SENATE BILL No. 270

April 15, 2015, Introduced by Senators JONES, SCHUITMAKER, HORN and HOPGOOD and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled

"Estates and protected individuals code,"

(MCL 700.1101 to 700.8206) by adding sections 5301b and 5402a.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:

Sec. 5301b. (1) The court has jurisdiction over the

appointment of a guardian under this part if any of the following

apply:

(a) The individual for whom a guardian is sought resides in

this state.

(b) The individual for whom a guardian is sought is present in

this state and has a significant connection to this state.

(2) In determining if the individual for whom a guardian is

sought has a significant connection to this state under subsection

(1)(b), the court shall consider all of the following factors:

(a) The wishes of the individual.

(b) The location of the individual's family and other

interested persons.

state and the duration of any absence.

(d) The location of the individual's property.

(e) The extent to which the individual has ties to this state,

such as voting registration, state tax return filing, vehicle

registration, driver license, social relationship, and receipt of

services.

(f) Any other factor the court considers relevant.

Sec. 5402a. (1) The court has jurisdiction over the

appointment of a conservator or the issuance of a protective order

in relation to an individual's estate and affairs under this part

if any of the following apply:

(a) The individual for whom a conservator or protective order

is sought resides in this state.

(b) The individual for whom a conservator or protective order

is sought is present in this state and has a significant connection

to this state.

(2) In determining if the individual for whom a conservator or

protective order is sought has a significant connection to this

state under subsection (1)(b), the court shall consider all of the

following factors: