Duration of term of guardianship; new petition for guardianship.

Sec. 626. Before the appointment of a guardian, the court shall consider the duration of the term of guardianship. The duration of the term shall be indicated in a court order. A partial guardian shall not be appointed for a term greater than 5 years. At the expiration of the term of guardianship a new petition for guardianship may be filed pursuant to this chapter. History: 1974, Act 258, Eff. Aug. 6, 1975; Am. 1978, Act 527, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1978