Conservatorship or Protective Order - Grand Traverse County Probate Court

Conservatorship for Adults

A conservatorship may be necessary when an individual is unable to manage his/her property and affairs effectively due to: 

• Chronic intoxication
• Chronic use of drugs
• Confinement
• Detention by a foreign power
• Disappearance
• Mental deficiency
• Mental illness
• Physical illness or disability

Protective Orders

A Protective Order is designed to be used when protection is needed in a particular transaction or situation, involving a single court appearance, and is sought when a conservatorship is not necessary.

Please refer to form PC667, What You Need to Know Before Filing a Petition to Appoint a Conservator (PDF) for more information.

Resources

When completing the Petition for Appointment of Conservator and/or Protective Order please refer to our instructions Conservator of an Adult Instructions page. For more information, please view the following documents:

• Account of Fiduciary Example (PDF)
• Income and Expense Log (PDF) - example of how to track income and expenses
• Conservatorship / Guardianship Video - available for checkout at our court office
• Guidelines for Recordkeeping (PDF)

Minors

A conservatorship may be necessary for a minor when the minor:

• Has or may have business affairs that may be jeopardized or prevented by minority
• Needs money for support and education and that protection is necessary or desirable to obtain or provide money
• Owns money or property that requires management or protection that cannot otherwise be provided

Resources

• Minor Account Example (PDF)
• Guidelines for Recordkeeping - Minor Conservatorships (PDF)
• Minor Conservatorship page