INSTRUCTIONS: MICHIGAN NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE (NO PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTED) (Form PC 575)

The form discussed in this article is issued by a court to notify all interested persons in a Michigan estate that an application for informal probate has been submitted. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Michigan Courts system.

Michigan Notice Of Informal Probate (No Personal Representative Appointed) PC 575 Step 1: Enter the file number where indicated.

Michigan Notice Of Informal Probate (No Personal Representative Appointed) PC 575 Step 2: On the first blank line, enter the name of the person whose estate is concerned.

Michigan Notice Of Informal Probate (No Personal Representative Appointed) PC 575 Step 3: On the second blank line, enter the street address of the decedent.

Michigan Notice Of Informal Probate (No Personal Representative Appointed) PC 575 Step 4: On the next blank line, enter the city, state and zip code of the decedent.

Michigan Notice Of Informal Probate (No Personal Representative Appointed) PC 575 Step 5: On the next blank line, enter the date of death.

Michigan Notice Of Informal Probate (No Personal Representative Appointed) PC 575 Step 6: On the next blank line, enter the name of the person who submitted an application for informal probate of the decedent's will.

Michigan Notice Of Informal Probate (No Personal Representative Appointed) PC 575 Step 7: On the next blank line, enter the street address of the person who submitted the application for informal probate, as well as their city, state and zip code.

Michigan Notice Of Informal Probate (No Personal Representative Appointed) PC 575 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter the date on which the court informally admitted the will.

Michigan Notice Of Informal Probate (No Personal Representative Appointed) PC 575 Step 9: On the next blank line, enter the name of the county in which the court is located.

Michigan Notice Of Informal Probate (No Personal Representative Appointed) PC 575 Step 10: On the next blank line, enter the address of the court.

Michigan Notice Of Informal Probate (No Personal Representative Appointed) PC 575 Step 11: On the next blank line, enter the name of the attorney representing the estate and their bar number. On the last two blank lines, enter the attorney's street address, city, state, zip code and telephone number.

INSTRUCTIONS: MICHIGAN PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION OF TESTACY AND COMPLETE ESTATE SETTLEMENT (Form PC 594)

The form discussed in this article is filed by the Michigan personal representative of an estate to request that testacy be adjudicated and an estate completely settled. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Michigan Courts system.

Michigan Petition For Adjudication Of Testacy And Complete Estate Settlement PC 594 Step 1: Enter the file number where indicated.

Michigan Petition For Adjudication Of Testacy And Complete Estate Settlement PC 594 Step 2: On the first blank line, enter the name of the person whose estate is concerned.

Michigan Petition For Adjudication Of Testacy And Complete Estate Settlement PC 594 Step 3: On line 1, enter the date on which you were appointed personal representative. Indicate with a check mark whether you were appointed by the court or the register.

Michigan Petition For Adjudication Of Testacy And Complete Estate Settlement PC 594 Step 4: On line 3, provide the names and addresses of all interested persons or their personal representatives not listed on the initial application or petition.

Michigan Petition For Adjudication Of Testacy And Complete Estate Settlement PC 594 Step 5: Check the first box on line 5 if all claims properly presented have been paid, settled or disposed of.

Michigan Petition For Adjudication Of Testacy And Complete Estate Settlement PC 594 Step 6: Check the second box if a schedule for payment of properly presented claims is filed and served with this petition.

Michigan Petition For Adjudication Of Testacy And Complete Estate Settlement PC 594 Step 7: Check the box on line 6 if the decedent did not leave a will.

Michigan Petition For Adjudication Of Testacy And Complete Estate Settlement PC 594 Step 8: Check the first box on line 7 if the decedent's will is offered for probate and either attached to this petition or already in the court's possession. Indicate which with a check mark, and enter the date of the will and any codicils.

Michigan Petition For Adjudication Of Testacy And Complete Estate Settlement PC 594 Step 9: Check the second box if the will is lost, destroyed or otherwise unavailable and explain its contents in the space provided.

Michigan Petition For Adjudication Of Testacy And Complete Estate Settlement PC 594 Step 10: Complete the rest of the form as instructed.

INSTRUCTIONS: MICHIGAN TESTIMONY TO IDENTIFY HEIRS AND DEVISEES (Form PC 565)

The form discussed in this article is completed by persons related to a Michigan decedent or who knows their family for the purpose of identifying heirs and devisees. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Michigan Courts system.

Michigan Testimony To Identify Heirs And Devisees PC 565 Step 1: Enter the file number where indicated.

Michigan Testimony To Identify Heirs And Devisees PC 565 Step 2: Enter the name of the person whose estate is concerned on the first two blank lines.

Michigan Testimony To Identify Heirs And Devisees PC 565 Step 3: On line 1, enter your name and address.

Michigan Testimony To Identify Heirs And Devisees PC 565 Step 4: On line 2, explain how you are related to the decedent or know their family.

Michigan Testimony To Identify Heirs And Devisees PC 565 Step 5: On line 3, give the date and time of death and the address of the domicile of the decedent at that time.

Michigan Testimony To Identify Heirs And Devisees PC 565 Step 6: On line 4, indicate with a check mark whether the decedent did or did not leave a surviving spouse.

Michigan Testimony To Identify Heirs And Devisees PC 565 Step 7: Check the box on line 5a if the decedent had natural or adopted children, whether born in or out of wedlock, and provide their names.

Michigan Testimony To Identify Heirs And Devisees PC 565 Step 8: Check the box on line 5b if any of the children listed on line 5a are no longer heirs due to their adoption by someone other than a stepparent and list the children.

Michigan Testimony To Identify Heirs And Devisees PC 565 Step 9: Check the box on line 5c if any of the children listed on line 5a are not children of the surviving spouse and enter their names.

Michigan Testimony To Identify Heirs And Devisees PC 565 Step 10: Only complete question 6 if you checked the box on line 5a.

Michigan Testimony To Identify Heirs And Devisees PC 565 Step 11: On line 7, indicate with a check mark if the decedent did or did not leave a surviving mother or father and name them below. Complete the rest of the form as instructed.

INSTRUCTIONS: MICHIGAN ORDER OF DISCHARGE (Form PC 597)

The form discussed in this article is issued by a Michigan court to discharge the fiduciary in a probate matter or estate. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Michigan Courts system.

Michigan Order Of Discharge PC 597 Step 1: Enter the file number in the first blank box.

Michigan Order Of Discharge PC 597 Step 2: On the first blank line, enter the name of the person whose estate or other probate matter is involved.

Michigan Order Of Discharge PC 597 Step 3: On the first blank line of line 1, enter the date of the hearing.

Michigan Order Of Discharge PC 597 Step 4: On the second blank line, enter the name of the judge and their bar number.

Michigan Order Of Discharge PC 597 Step 5: Line 2 states that the fiduciary in this matter has fully performed the duties required by law.

Michigan Order Of Discharge PC 597 Step 6: On the first blank line of line 3, enter the name of the person being discharged.

Michigan Order Of Discharge PC 597 Step 7: On the second blank line, enter the title of the person being discharged.

Michigan Order Of Discharge PC 597 Step 8: Check the first box on line 4 if the matter or estate is closed.

Michigan Order Of Discharge PC 597 Step 9: Check the second box on line 4 if the matter or estate is not closed.

Michigan Order Of Discharge PC 597 Step 10: On the next blank line below, enter the date.

Michigan Order Of Discharge PC 597 Step 11: On the next blank line, enter the signature of the judge.

Michigan Order Of Discharge PC 597 Step 12: On the next blank line, type or print the name of the attorney of the person being discharged and their bar number.

Michigan Order Of Discharge PC 597 Step 13: On the next blank line, enter the street address of the attorney of the person being discharged.

Michigan Order Of Discharge PC 597 Step 14: On the last blank line, enter the city, state, zip code and telephone number (including the area code) of the attorney of the person being discharged. 

Michigan Order Of Discharge PC 597 Step 15: The form will take effect once issued.

INSTRUCTIONS: CALIFORNIA ATTACHMENT TO NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE – PROOF OF SERVICE BY MAIL (Form DE-121(MA))

The form discussed in this article is filed if there is not sufficient space provided to document all people served by mail on a form DE-121 California notice of petition to administer estate in the section concerning proof of service. If so, this form is filed as well. Both documents can be obtained from the website maintained by the California Judicial Branch.

California Attachment To Notice Of Petition To Administer Estate – Proof Of Service By Mail DE-121(MA) Step 1: In the first blank box, enter the name of the decedent whose estate is concerned.

California Attachment To Notice Of Petition To Administer Estate – Proof Of Service By Mail DE-121(MA) Step 2: In the second blank box, enter the case number.

California Attachment To Notice Of Petition To Administer Estate – Proof Of Service By Mail DE-121(MA) Step 3: Up to 12 people can be documented on one copy of this form. In the first column, enter the number of each person served.

California Attachment To Notice Of Petition To Administer Estate – Proof Of Service By Mail DE-121(MA) Step 4: In the second column, enter the name of each person served.

California Attachment To Notice Of Petition To Administer Estate – Proof Of Service By Mail DE-121(MA) Step 5: In the third column, enter the street number, city, state and zip code to which each notice of petition to administer estate was mailed.

California Attachment To Notice Of Petition To Administer Estate – Proof Of Service By Mail DE-121(MA) Step 6: You may complete additional pages as necessary for further documentation. At the bottom right hand corner of each page, enter the number out of the total of this page on the first blank line and the total number of pages on the second blank line.

California Attachment To Notice Of Petition To Administer Estate – Proof Of Service By Mail DE-121(MA) Step 7: File the form along with form DE-121, which should be signed and dated on the second page. Be sure to provide all information requested on this form, including your residence or business address, your printed or typed name and your signature.

INSTRUCTIONS: CALIFORNIA ALLOWANCE OR REJECTION OF CREDITOR'S CLAIM (Form DE-174)

The form discussed in this article is used to allow the personal representative of a California estate to allow or reject a creditor's claim. A copy of the creditor's claim must be attached when filing this document, which can be found on the website maintained by the California Judicial Branch.

California Allowance Or Rejection Of Creditor's Claim DE-174 Step 1: If represented by an attorney, enter their name in the first blank box, as well as their state bar number, address and telephone number. If not represented by an attorney, enter your name, address and telephone number. In either instance, entering a fax number or email address is optional.

California Allowance Or Rejection Of Creditor's Claim DE-174 Step 2: In the second box, enter the county in which the court is located, as well as its street and mailing addresses, city, zip code and branch name.

California Allowance Or Rejection Of Creditor's Claim DE-174 Step 3: In the third blank box, enter the name of the decedent.

California Allowance Or Rejection Of Creditor's Claim DE-174 Step 4: In the fourth blank box, enter the case number.

California Allowance Or Rejection Of Creditor's Claim DE-174 Step 5: On line 1, enter the name of the creditor.

California Allowance Or Rejection Of Creditor's Claim DE-174 Step 6: On line 2, enter the date on which the claim was filed.

California Allowance Or Rejection Of Creditor's Claim DE-174 Step 7: On line 3, enter the date of the first issuance of letters.

California Allowance Or Rejection Of Creditor's Claim DE-174 Step 8: On line 4, enter the date of the notice of administration.

California Allowance Or Rejection Of Creditor's Claim DE-174 Step 9: On line 5, enter the date of the decedent's death.

California Allowance Or Rejection Of Creditor's Claim DE-174 Step 10: On line 6, enter the estimated value of the estate.

California Allowance Or Rejection Of Creditor's Claim DE-174 Step 11: On line 7, enter the total amount of the claim.

California Allowance Or Rejection Of Creditor's Claim DE-174 Step 12: Check the box on line 8 if the claim is allowed for a certain amount and specify. Check the box on line 9 if the claim is rejected and enter the amount rejected. Complete the rest of the form as instructed.

INSTRUCTIONS: CALIFORNIA CERTIFICATION OF ATTORNEY CONCERNING QUALIFICATIONS FOR COURT APPOINTMENT IN CONSERVATORSHIPS OR GUARDIANSHIPS (Form GC-010)

The form discussed in this article is completed by California attorneys as part of the court appointment certification process regarding a conservatorship or guardianship. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the California Judicial Branch.

California Certification Of Attorney Concerning Qualifications For Court Appointment In Conservatorships Or Guardianships GC-010 Step 1: In the first blank box, enter the county in which the certifying court is located, along with its street address, mailing address, city, state and zip code.

California Certification Of Attorney Concerning Qualifications For Court Appointment In Conservatorships Or Guardianships GC-010 Step 2: In the second blank box, enter your name and state bar number.

California Certification Of Attorney Concerning Qualifications For Court Appointment In Conservatorships Or Guardianships GC-010 Step 3: Check the first box if this concerns a conservatorship.

California Certification Of Attorney Concerning Qualifications For Court Appointment In Conservatorships Or Guardianships GC-010 Step 4: Check the second box if this concerns a guardianship.

California Certification Of Attorney Concerning Qualifications For Court Appointment In Conservatorships Or Guardianships GC-010 Step 5: On line 1, enter the date on which you were admitted to the State Bar.

California Certification Of Attorney Concerning Qualifications For Court Appointment In Conservatorships Or Guardianships GC-010 Step 6: On line 2a, enter your firm or employer name.

California Certification Of Attorney Concerning Qualifications For Court Appointment In Conservatorships Or Guardianships GC-010 Step 7: On line 2b, enter your address.

California Certification Of Attorney Concerning Qualifications For Court Appointment In Conservatorships Or Guardianships GC-010 Step 8: On line 2c, enter your telephone number.

California Certification Of Attorney Concerning Qualifications For Court Appointment In Conservatorships Or Guardianships GC-010 Step 9: On line 2d, enter your fax number.

California Certification Of Attorney Concerning Qualifications For Court Appointment In Conservatorships Or Guardianships GC-010 Step 10: On line 2e, enter your email address.

California Certification Of Attorney Concerning Qualifications For Court Appointment In Conservatorships Or Guardianships GC-010 Step 11: Check the box on line 3 if you are in private practice and complete the rest of this section as instructed.

California Certification Of Attorney Concerning Qualifications For Court Appointment In Conservatorships Or Guardianships GC-010 Step 12: Complete the rest of the form as instructed.