Probate: guardians and conservators; provision for supported decision-making agreements; create. Amends sec. 5303 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5303).

This bill amends Michigan's Estates and Protected Individuals Code to require courts to inform families about alternatives to full guardianship before a petition is filed. These alternatives include limited guardianship, conservatorships, and supported decision-making, which is defined as a process where friends, family, and professionals help individuals understand their options so they can make their own choices. Additionally, the legislation mandates that a guardian ad litem must be appointed to represent the individual during incapacity hearings unless they already have their own legal counsel. The changes directly affect individuals facing incapacity proceedings and the family members or interested parties who petition for guardianship.