Probate Forms (MI)
There are a number of state-specific forms you may need when going through the probate process.
This page lists common MI forms and offers help in locating others. While you are welcome to browse these forms, note that the Tasks Tab will guide you through the use of relevant forms at the appropriate times.
General MI Forms
In Michigan, the county Probate Court handles wills and estate matters.
Below you will find links that allow you to download and use some of the more common MI probate forms (you may want to check with your local court for form preferences):
- Application for Informal Probate (Form PC-558) - Get the probate process started
- Renunciation of Right to Appointment (Form PC-567) - Include with application from anyone with equal or higher priority to serve as executor
- Acceptance of Appointment (Form PC-571) - Tell the court you accept the executor appointment
- Notice of Appointment (Form PC-573) - Notify anyone who will inherit from the estate
- Notice to Friend of Court (Form PC-618) - Tell court about inheritors
- Notice to Spouse of Election Right (Form PC-581) - Inform surving spouse of rights
- Notice to Creditors (Form PC-574) - Publicly notify creditors of their time limit
- Notice to Known Creditors (Form PC-578) - Individually notify creditors of their time limit
- Proof of Service (Form PC-564) - Tell the court you have made the required notices
- Inventory (Form PC-577) - List estate contents for the court
- Schedule of Distributions and Payments of Claims (Form PC-596) - Tell the court how you intend to settle the estate
- Close Administration (Form PC-591) - Submit Closing Statement
- Certificate of Completion (Form PC-592) - Tell the court everything is done
See MI Probate Forms for a more complete list of forms that may be required in certain situations.
Small MI Estate Forms
Small estates sometimes need only 1 specialized form or affidavit: see Small MI Estates.
Using MI Probate Forms
If you are using a licensed EstateExec estate, information about finding your court will appear here.
As mentioned above, the tasks on the estate's Tasks Tab
will list a series of steps that help you understand which form to use when.
You may also want to see
How to Become Executor for
Additional Information
In case you're interested, probate forms for other states can be found here: