{"data":{"id":"us-mi/mich.-comp.-laws-700.7305","jurisdiction":"us-mi","citation":"Mich. Comp. Laws § 700.7305","heading":"Appointment of representative.","body":"Sec. 7305.\n\n(1) If the court determines that an interest is not represented under this part, or that the otherwise available representation might be inadequate, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem to receive notice, give consent, and otherwise represent, bind, and act on behalf of a minor, incapacitated, or unborn individual, or a person whose identity or location is unknown. A guardian ad litem may be appointed to represent several persons or interests.\n\n(2) A guardian ad litem may act on behalf of the individual represented with respect to any matter arising under this article, whether or not a judicial proceeding concerning the trust is pending.\n\n(3) In making decisions, a guardian ad litem may consider the general benefit accruing to the living members of the individual's family.","path":["MI Code","Chapter 700","Act Act-386-of-1998"],"source_url":"https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-700-7305","current_through":"2026-08-14","vintage":"open-us-law v2026.08, retrieved 2026-09-14","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T18:32:31Z","sha256":"074aa631a3d06d3a397408e857de36102e9e3cf6224b863c2294b729138a90d2","source_id":"us-mi","stale":false,"prev":"us-mi/mich.-comp.-laws-700.7304","next":"us-mi/mich.-comp.-laws-700.7401"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}