Michigan § 700.5316 - Partial management of property by ward.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 700.5316 — Partial management of property by ward., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 700.5316. Partial management of property by ward.
To encourage self-reliance and independence in a legally incapacitated individual, the court may authorize the individual to function without the consent or supervision of the individual's guardian or conservator in handling part of his or her money or property, including authorizing the individual to maintain an account with a financial institution. To the extent the individual is authorized to function autonomously, a person may deal with the individual as though the individual is mentally competent.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 700.5316
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 700.5316 cover?
Section 700.5316 ("Partial management of property by ward.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Michigan § 700.5316?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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