Approved Guardianship – Probate Success Stories

Jamie Ryke and Andrew Thav, Michigan Probate Attorneys • November 5, 2021

At Thav, Ryke & Associates, we love sharing probate success stories. Recently, one of clients was frustrated because she was not getting access to her husband’s hospital information and other health records. She came to our attorneys seeking a way to be able to have a legal right to this information.

Once she was appointed guardian for her husband, our client was finally able to obtain much-needed information that the hospital was otherwise unjustly withholding from her. Of course, this seems like a no-brainer because spouses should always have access to their significant other’s health and medical records. However, this is not always the case. The State of Michigan has Guardianship and Conservatorship laws in place, which were created by the Estates & Protected Individuals Code (EPIC) and Mental Health Code, in order to help protect people who cannot manage their personal affairs due to age, illness, or a disability.

Knowing what having a Guardian can do for you could allow you to receive the help you deserve.

We are grateful to our client for entrusting us with her case. If you are undergoing a similar situation, reach out to us and we’d be happy to help!

This was another successful case for Thav, Ryke & Associates. We pledge that we will treat you like family in your time of need!

For any questions or concerns, please contact us at 800-728-3363.

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