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Estates, Guardianships, Conservatorships and Trusts: G
GAL
Gross Estate Fee
Guardian
Guardian ad Litem
Guardian of the Estate
Guardian of the Person
Guardianship
GAL
An abbreviation for "Guardian Ad Litem".
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Gross Estate Fee
A court fee placed upon the total value of the assets in a decedent's estate at the time of death. It must be paid within 1 year of the personal representative's appointment or upon closing of the estate, whichever is earlier.
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Guardian
A person who is appointed by the court to be responsible for their ward's care, custody and control, including the ability to make decisions regarding medical care and living arrangements.
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Guardian ad Litem
Someone who is appointed by the court during the course of litigation to promote and protect the interests of a person affected by the litigation. Generally, the Oakland County Probate Court appoints attorneys as guardians ad litem. The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem when required by law [such as for alleged legally incapacitated individuals and alleged protected individuals]. If it deems necessary, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem to appear and represent the interests of any person in any proceeding. See MCR 5.121
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Guardian of the Estate
A guardian who has the authority to make decisions regarding the management of the property and finances of an individual with a developmental disability.
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Guardian of the Person
A guardian who has the authority to make decisions regarding the care and custody of an individual with a developmental disabilty, such as medical and housing decisions.
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Guardianship
The type of probate court matter in which a guardian is appointed for a minor, a legally incapacitated individual or an individual with a developmental disability.
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