MEJI (Michigan Elder Justice Initiative) Celebrates the Passage of Two Important Guardianship and Conservatorship Reform Bills

Two important bills--SB 585 and SB 586--are on their way to the Governor’s desk after unanimous support in the Michigan House and Senate.

These bills address a common situation: A guardian moves someone from their long-time home into a nursing home, throws away their belongings, and then the conservator quickly sells the house for below fair market value. . SB 585 requires a recent appraisal by a licensed professional before the court permits a conservator to sell a person’s home and requires the court to explain if it approves a sale for less than fair market value. SB 586 requires court approval and provides additional safeguards before a guardian permanently moves an individual out of their home. The bills reflect MEJI’s longstanding efforts with the Attorney General’s Elder Abuse Task Force to reform Michigan’s guardianship system and ensure people under guardianship and conservatorship are protected and empowered. 

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MEJI  (Michigan Elder Justice Initiative) Celebrates the Passage of Two Important Guardianship and Conservatorship Reform Bills