Probate: guardians and conservators; provision for supported decision-making agreements; create. Amends sec. 5303 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5303).

HB 4677 requires Michigan courts to provide petitioners with written information about alternatives to full guardianship before filing a petition, including supported decision-making. This bill directly affects individuals potentially declared incapacitated and their families or caregivers navigating guardianship proceedings. The key mechanism mandates courts to explain options like limited guardianship, durable power of attorney, and supported decision-making - where individuals with disabilities receive support from trusted people to make their own choices. The change aims to prioritize less restrictive options before appointing a full guardian.