Michigan Code § 700.5212

Court Appointment of Guardian of Minor; Qualifications; Priority of Minor's Nominee.
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Sec. 5212.
The court may appoint as guardian a person whose appointment serves the minor's welfare, including a professional guardian described in section 5106. If the minor is 14 years of age or older, the court shall appoint a person nominated by the minor, unless the court finds the appointment contrary to the minor's welfare.
History: 1998, Act 386, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 463, Eff. June 1, 2001 Popular Name: EPIC

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