Macomb-Oakland Guardianship

What Macomb-Oakland Guardianship does

Macomb-Oakland Guardianship, Inc. (MOGI) is a Michigan-based non-profit organization founded in 1982 and operating independently since 1984. It serves exclusively as a court-appointed guardian of the person for developmentally disabled adults in Macomb and Oakland Counties, currently serving 325 individuals. Its product is a single, highly focused service: legal guardianship of the person (partial, plenary, or stand-by), delivered through a small staff team led by an Executive Director, Assistant Director, and Associate Director, supported by four advocates who conduct quarterly visits to each individual.

MOGI's service set includes authorizing medical treatment, determining appropriate living arrangements, attending Person Centered Planning and IEPC meetings, providing 24/7 emergency availability, acting as Representative Payee to monitor expenditures, assisting with prepaid funeral planning, and coordinating special needs pooled trusts via Springhill Pooled Trusts and MiAble Accounts. It does not serve as guardian of the estate and does not enter co-guardianship arrangements.

The business model is contract-based and referral-driven. MOGI accepts new clients only through support coordinators and social workers at MORC (now Easterseals Michigan) and Community Living Services, Inc. (CLS), with which it holds standing contracts. Its headquarters is co-located on MORC's premises at 15600 19 Mile Road, Clinton Township, Michigan. The organization is funded through these contractual arrangements and generates revenue by serving court-appointed clients within the two-county developmental disability services ecosystem.

Name

Macomb-Oakland Guardianship

Legal name

Macomb-Oakland Guardianship, Inc.

Website

https://macomboaklandguardianship.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Macomb-Oakland Guardianship (MOGI) is a Michigan non-profit providing court-appointed guardianship of the person for developmentally disabled adults in Macomb and Oakland Counties, serving 325 individuals under contracts with Easterseals/MORC and Community Living Services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Guardianship Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Guardianship, Conservatorship & Fiduciary Care Management Coordination (HLADALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ), Guardianship, Conservatorship & Special Needs Trust Services (FSAEAKAG)

Keywords

• Court-appointed guardianship
• Developmental disability advocacy
• Legal guardianship services
• Guardian of person
• Person-centered planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Clinton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Contract-based guardianship services: MOGI operates as a non-profit organization providing court-appointed guardianship services under contract with Macomb-Oakland Regional Center, Inc. (MORC) and Community Living Services, Inc. Revenue appears to come from these contractual arrangements for serving developmentally disabled adults in their systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

MOGI serves exclusively as court-appointed guardian of the person for developmentally disabled adults, operating under contract with Easterseals/Macomb Oakland Resource Center (MORC) and Community Living Services, Inc. (CLS). Its core offering includes three legal guardianship variants (Partial, Plenary, and Stand-by), quarterly advocate home visits, medical and Person Centered Planning representation, 24/7 emergency availability, Representative Payee expenditure monitoring, and coordination of prepaid funeral planning and special needs trusts. The organization does not serve as guardian of the estate and does not engage in co-guardianship arrangements.

Product overview

Macomb-Oakland Guardianship, Inc. (MOGI) is a non-profit guardianship organization offering a single focused service: court-appointed guardianship of the person for developmentally disabled adults. The core product is Legal Guardianship Services, which includes Care Coordination (quarterly visits, medical approvals, PCP meeting representation, family visit coordination) and Financial Management (Representative Payee services, special needs trust coordination). MOGI provides three guardianship variants—Partial, Plenary, and Stand-by Guardian—depending on client needs. Add-on services include prepaid funeral planning assistance and special needs trust coordination through Springhill Pooled Trusts and MiAble Accounts. The organization does not serve as guardian of the estate or in co-guardianship situations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Legal Guardianship of the Person Court-appointed guardianship of the person for developmentally disabled adults, offered in three legal variants — Partial Guardianship (for individuals capable of some decisions, powers specifically listed in court order, up to 5 years), Plenary Guardianship (full decision-making authority, indefinite unless court-modified), and Stand-by Guardian Services (automatic succession upon primary guardian's death, resignation, or emergency unavailability). Available for individuals already receiving services within the Easterseals/MORC or Community Living Services, Inc. (CLS) systems.
• Representative Payee Financial Management Monitoring of expenditures for individuals under MOGI guardianship acting as Representative Payee, ensuring funds are used appropriately for the benefit of developmentally disabled adults.
• Prepaid Funeral Planning Assistance Assistance with prepaid funeral planning arrangements for individuals under MOGI guardianship.
• Special Needs Trust Coordination Coordination of special needs trusts and pooled trusts through Springhill Pooled Trusts, as well as MiAble Accounts, for individuals under MOGI guardianship to preserve benefits access and financial protection.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 325 individuals as court-appointed guardians

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Easterseals Michigan / Macomb Oakland Regional Center (MORC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022MORC merged with Easterseals Michigan in October 2022. MOGI has maintained a longstanding partnership with MORC since 1984, operating offices on MORC's premises. MOGI provides guardianship services for individuals receiving support from this combined entity, with services coordinated through support coordinators and medical staff.
• Community Living Services, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOGI works under an existing contract with Community Living Services, Inc. to provide guardianship services for developmentally disabled adults in the CLS system. This partnership requires individuals to be actively receiving CLS services before MOGI can accept guardianship referrals.
• Springhill Pooled TrustsminorOthersMOGI coordinates special needs trust arrangements with Springhill Pooled Trusts and MiAble Accounts for their guardianship clients when needed, providing financial protection and benefits access coordination.
• The Arc of Oakland/Macomb/WayneminorOthersMOGI is linked on The Arc's resources page. The Arc serves children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne Counties, potentially referring families to guardianship services.
• Michigan Guardianship AssociationminorOthersMOGI is listed as a resource on the Michigan Guardianship Association website, indicating membership and alignment with state guardianship standards and practices.
• National Guardianship AssociationminorOthersMOGI aligns with National Guardianship Association standards and best practices, as indicated by their linked resources on the organization's website.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Broad incumbents

• The Arc Michigan: Statewide advocacy and service organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Michigan. It overlaps MOGI's client population and is explicitly listed as a referral resource on MOGI's website, though it offers a much broader portfolio of programs.
• Easterseals Michigan: Large Michigan non-profit providing developmental disability services across the state, formed in part through the 2022 merger with MORC. Operates MOGI's core referral counterpart (MORC) and serves the same DD adult population, though at far greater scale and breadth.

Regional players

• Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority: County-level community mental health authority serving Oakland County. Listed as a linked resource on MOGI's site and operates within the same regional funding and referral ecosystem that channels clients to MOGI's guardianship services.
• Macomb County Community Mental Health: County-level community mental health authority serving Macomb County. Listed as a linked resource on MOGI's site and operates within the same regional funding and referral ecosystem that channels clients to MOGI's guardianship services.

Emerging players

• Disability Rights Michigan: Michigan's federally designated Protection and Advocacy organization for people with disabilities. Operates in the same DD advocacy ecosystem as MOGI but with a different mandate (legal rights advocacy rather than court-appointed guardianship of the person).

Direct peers

• Community Living Services, Inc. Michigan non-profit providing support services to developmentally disabled adults. Holds an existing contract with MOGI under which CLS clients may be referred for guardianship, making it a closely integrated counterparty serving the same population.

Others

• Michigan Guardianship Association: State-level professional association for guardianship providers in Michigan. MOGI is a listed member/resource; the association serves as an industry body rather than a direct service competitor, but membership signals standards alignment and referral visibility.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/macomb-oakland-guardianship-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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