Probate: guardians and conservators; requirements to be appointed as guardian or conservator; modify. Amends secs. 5104, 5106, 5310, 5313 & 5409 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5104 et seq.).

HB 5404 amends Michigan's guardianship and conservatorship laws to strengthen oversight of professional guardians and conservators. It requires criminal background checks, court-approved bonds, and limits compensation sources for these appointed fiduciaries. The bill also mandates visitation schedules for professional guardians to check on wards and prohibits delegation of key decisions like medical or financial choices. These changes directly affect professional guardians/conservators, the individuals under their care (wards), and courts managing these cases. The bill focuses on ensuring accountability and proper care through specific procedural requirements.