Probate: guardians and conservators; requirement to have an appraisal for the sale of real property; provide for. Amends sec. 5423 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5423).
Key claim: Michigan now requires guardians and conservators to obtain an appraisal before selling real property under their authority.
Abstract
(SB0585 · 103rd Legislature) Probate: guardians and conservators; requirement to have an appraisal for the sale of real property; provide for. Amends sec. 5423 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5423). Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Irwin (D) + 8 co-sponsors Latest vote: House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #324 — 107-0 (passed, 2026-07-03) Latest action (2026-07-29): Assigned Pa 0068’26 With Immediate Effect
Why this matters
Requiring an appraisal before a guardian or conservator sells a protected individual’s real property adds a safeguard against undervalued sales that could deplete an incapacitated person’s estate — often the primary asset funding their long-term care or safety-net eligibility. It fits within Michigan’s broader effort to tighten oversight of professional guardians and conservators handling vulnerable adults’ finances and property.