INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO PETITION FOR FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL ADMINISTRATOR (Form JDF 926)

The form discussed in this article is used to petition for formal appointment of a special administrator for a Colorado estate. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Petition For Formal Appointment Of Special Administrator JDF 926 Step 1: In the first box, indicate with a check mark whether you are filing in district court or Denver Probate Court. as well as entering the county in which the court is located and its address.

Colorado Petition For Formal Appointment Of Special Administrator JDF 926 Step 2: In the second box, enter the name of the decedent.

Colorado Petition For Formal Appointment Of Special Administrator JDF 926 Step 3: In the third box, enter the name and address of your attorney, as well as their telephone number, fax number, email address and attorney registration number. Those not represented by a lawyer should instead enter their name, address, phone number, fax number and email address.

Colorado Petition For Formal Appointment Of Special Administrator JDF 926 Step 4: In the fourth box, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Petition For Formal Appointment Of Special Administrator JDF 926 Step 5: On the first two blank lines of line 1, enter your name and relationship to the decedent.

Colorado Petition For Formal Appointment Of Special Administrator JDF 926 Step 6: On the next two blank lines, enter your street address and (if different) mailing address.

Colorado Petition For Formal Appointment Of Special Administrator JDF 926 Step 7: On the next three blank lines, enter your city, state and zip code.

Colorado Petition For Formal Appointment Of Special Administrator JDF 926 Step 8: On the next three blank lines, enter your home phone number, email address and work phone number.

Colorado Petition For Formal Appointment Of Special Administrator JDF 926 Step 9: On the first two blank lines of line 2, enter the date of death and the decedent's age at the time.

Colorado Petition For Formal Appointment Of Special Administrator JDF 926 Step 10: On the next three blank lines, enter the city, county and state in which the decedent was domiciled at the time of death. 

Colorado Petition For Formal Appointment Of Special Administrator JDF 926 Step 11: Complete the rest of the form as instructed.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE (Form JDF 952)

The form discussed in this article is issued by a Colorado registrar to informally appoint a successor personal representative for an estate whose previously appointed personal representative has resigned, died or been removed. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Informal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative JDF 952 Step 1: Check the first box if filing in district court.

Colorado Informal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative JDF 952 Step 2: Check the second box if filing in Denver Probate court.

Colorado Informal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative JDF 952 Step 3: On the first blank line, enter the name of the county in which the court is located.

Colorado Informal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative JDF 952 Step 4: On the next blank line, enter the address of the court.

Colorado Informal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative JDF 952 Step 5: In the next box, enter the name of the decedent whose estate is concerned.

Colorado Informal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative JDF 952 Step 6: On the next blank line, enter the case number.

Colorado Informal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative JDF 952 Step 7: On the next blank line, enter the division.

Colorado Informal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative JDF 952 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter the courtroom.

Colorado Informal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative JDF 952 Step 9: On the next blank line, enter the name of the applicant.

Colorado Informal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative JDF 952 Step 10: On line 3, enter any changes or corrections to the statements in the application or petition for appointment that led to this petition.

Colorado Informal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative JDF 952 Step 11: On line 4, enter the name, address and telephone number (including the area code) of the person being appointed.

Colorado Informal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative JDF 952 Step 12: On line 5, indicate with a check mark whether testamentary or administration successor letters shall be issued.

Colorado Informal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative JDF 952 Step 13: On the next blank line, enter the date.

Colorado Informal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative JDF 952 Step 14: On the next blank line, enter your signature.

INSTRUCTIONS: OHIO ENTRY APPROVING DISTRIBUTION IN KIND (Form 10.1)

The form discussed in this article is used to approve distribution in kind of as proposed by the fiduciary of an Ohio estate. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Ohio Supreme Court. The form will be completed by the supervising probate judge.

Ohio Entry Approving Distribution In Kind 10.1 Step 1: The judge will enter the name of the county in which the probate court administering the estate is located on the first blank line.

Ohio Entry Approving Distribution In Kind 10.1 Step 2: The judge will enter the name of the decedent whose estate is being administered on the second blank line.

Ohio Entry Approving Distribution In Kind 10.1 Step 3: The judge will enter the case number assigned to administration of the estate on the third blank line.

Ohio Entry Approving Distribution In Kind 10.1 Step 4: The judge will check the first box if they have determined that the distribution in kind as set forth in the application submitted is not prohibited by law and will be in the best interests of the estate. By checking this box, the judge is also confirming that all parties concerned have consented to the proposed distribution and order the fiduciary to be authorized to distribute the personal property in accordance with the application.

Ohio Entry Approving Distribution In Kind 10.1 Step 5: The judge will check the second box if they have determined that the distribution in kind proposed in the application submitted is not prohibited by law and will be in the best interest of the estate. By checking this box, the judge is also ordering that the fiduciary be authorized to distribute the personal property in accordance with the application.

Ohio Entry Approving Distribution In Kind 10.1 Step 6: The judge will check the third box if the judge approves the application and also needs to issue additional orders not stipulated above.

Ohio Entry Approving Distribution In Kind 10.1 Step 7: On the next blank line, the judge will enter the date.

Ohio Entry Approving Distribution In Kind 10.1 Step 8: On the last blank line, the judge will enter their signature.

Ohio Entry Approving Distribution In Kind 10.1 Step 9: The fiduciary will execute the application upon receipt of this form.

INSTRUCTIONS: MICHIGAN NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE (Form PC 557)

The form discussed in this article is filed someone who intends to request informal appointment as the personal representative of a Michigan estate. This document must be served upon every person whose right to an appointment is prior or equal to your own. The court will not act until 14 days after the notice is mailed or seven days after it is personally served. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Michigan Courts system.

Michigan Notice Of Intent To Request Informal Appointment Of Personal Representative PC 557 Step 1: Where indicated, enter the file number.

Michigan Notice Of Intent To Request Informal Appointment Of Personal Representative PC 557 Step 2: On the first blank line, enter the name of the person whose estate is concerned.

Michigan Notice Of Intent To Request Informal Appointment Of Personal Representative PC 557 Step 3: On the second blank line, enter your name.

Michigan Notice Of Intent To Request Informal Appointment Of Personal Representative PC 557 Step 4: On the next blank line, enter the date.

Michigan Notice Of Intent To Request Informal Appointment Of Personal Representative PC 557 Step 5: On the next blank line, enter the name of your attorney, as well as their bar number.

Michigan Notice Of Intent To Request Informal Appointment Of Personal Representative PC 557 Step 6: On the next blank line, enter the street address of your attorney.

Michigan Notice Of Intent To Request Informal Appointment Of Personal Representative PC 557 Step 7: On the next blank line, enter the city, state, zip code and telephone number of your attorney, including the area code.

Michigan Notice Of Intent To Request Informal Appointment Of Personal Representative PC 557 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter your signature.

Michigan Notice Of Intent To Request Informal Appointment Of Personal Representative PC 557 Step 9: On the next blank line, enter your street address.

Michigan Notice Of Intent To Request Informal Appointment Of Personal Representative PC 557 Step 10: On the next blank line, enter your city, state, zip code and telephone number, including the area code. You must attach this notice and a proof of service when filing the application for informal appointment with the court.

INSTRUCTIONS: MICHIGAN PETITION FOR PROBATE AND/OR APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE (TESTATE/INTESTATE) (Form PC 559)

The form discussed in this article is filed by a Michigan person with interest in the estate of a decedent to petition for probate and/or the appointment of a personal representative. This document can be filed whether the decedent died testate or intestate. The form can be obtained from the website maintained by the Michigan Courts system.

Michigan Petition For Probate And/Or Appointment Of Personal Representative (Testate/Intestate) PC 559 Step 1: Indicate with a check mark whether this concerns the estate of a testate or intestate decedent. 

Michigan Petition For Probate And/Or Appointment Of Personal Representative (Testate/Intestate) PC 559 Step 2: Enter the file number where indicated.

Michigan Petition For Probate And/Or Appointment Of Personal Representative (Testate/Intestate) PC 559 Step 3: On the first blank line, enter the name of the person whose estate is concerned.

Michigan Petition For Probate And/Or Appointment Of Personal Representative (Testate/Intestate) PC 559 Step 4: On line 1, enter your name and your relationship to the decedent.

Michigan Petition For Probate And/Or Appointment Of Personal Representative (Testate/Intestate) PC 559 Step 5: On line 2, enter the date of death of the decedent, as well as the time of death (if known), their date of birth and Social Security number, and the city, township or village, county and state of their domicile at the time of death. Also provide the estimated value of both real estate and personal estate assets.

Michigan Petition For Probate And/Or Appointment Of Personal Representative (Testate/Intestate) PC 559 Step 6: Check the first box on line 3 if a death certificate has been issued and a copy is attached.

Michigan Petition For Probate And/Or Appointment Of Personal Representative (Testate/Intestate) PC 559 Step 7: Check the second box if no death certificate is available and alternate documentation of the decedent's death is attached.

Michigan Petition For Probate And/Or Appointment Of Personal Representative (Testate/Intestate) PC 559 Step 8: In the table provided on line 4, provide the name, address, relationship to the decedent and age or date of birth (if a minor) of all heirs or devisees whose information could be ascertained. Complete the rest of the form as instructed.

INSTRUCTIONS: MICHIGAN ACCOUNT OF FIDUCIARY, LONG FORM (Form PC 584)

The form discussed in this article is filed by a Michigan estate fiduciary. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Michigan Courts system.

Michigan Account Of Fiduciary, Long Form PC 584 Step 1: Indicate with a check mark whether this is an annual, final, interim or amended account.

Michigan Account Of Fiduciary, Long Form PC 584 Step 2: Enter the file number where indicated.

Michigan Account Of Fiduciary, Long Form PC 584 Step 3: On the first blank line, enter the name of the person whose estate, guardianship or conservatorship is concerned.

Michigan Account Of Fiduciary, Long Form PC 584 Step 4: On the next blank line, enter your name.

Michigan Account Of Fiduciary, Long Form PC 584 Step 5: On the next blank line, enter your title.

Michigan Account Of Fiduciary, Long Form PC 584 Step 6: On the next blank line, enter the beginning date of the period being covered.

Michigan Account Of Fiduciary, Long Form PC 584 Step 7: On the next blank line, enter the ending date of the period being covered.

Michigan Account Of Fiduciary, Long Form PC 584 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter the balance on hand from the last account or the value of the inventory if this is the first account.

Michigan Account Of Fiduciary, Long Form PC 584 Step 9: Skip to Schedule A to document income and gain from this period. Transfer the total from here to the blank line above where indicated.

Michigan Account Of Fiduciary, Long Form PC 584 Step 10: Add the values of the previous two lines and enter the resulting sum on the next blank line.

Michigan Account Of Fiduciary, Long Form PC 584 Step 11: Skip to Schedule B to document expenses, losses and other disbursements, including distributions to devisees and beneficiaries. Transfer the total of these disbursements to the blank line above where indicated.

Michigan Account Of Fiduciary, Long Form PC 584 Step 12: Skip to Schedule D on the second page to document itemized assets remaining at the end of the accounting period. Transfer the total balance of assets remaining to the blank line on the first page where indicated.

Michigan Account Of Fiduciary, Long Form PC 584 Step 13: Complete the rest of the form as instructed.

INSTRUCTIONS: MICHIGAN PETITION AND ORDER TO CHANGE VENUE (Form PC 608)

The document discussed in this article is used to request a change of venue in a Michigan probate case. This form can be obtained from the website maintained by the Michigan Courts system.

Michigan Petition And Order To Change Venue PC 608 Step 1: Enter the file number where indicated.

Michigan Petition And Order To Change Venue PC 608 Step 2: On the first blank line, enter the name of the person whose estate is concerned.

Michigan Petition And Order To Change Venue PC 608 Step 3: On line 1, enter the capacity in which you are interested in this matter.

Michigan Petition And Order To Change Venue PC 608 Step 4: Check the first box on line 2 if a change of venue is necessary for the convenience of the parties and witnesses.

Michigan Petition And Order To Change Venue PC 608 Step 5: Check the second box on line 2 if a change of venue is necessary for the convenience of counsel.

Michigan Petition And Order To Change Venue PC 608 Step 6: Check the second box on line 2 if a change of venue is necessary for an impartial trial and provide an explanation.

Michigan Petition And Order To Change Venue PC 608 Step 7: On line 3, list all interested persons or their personal representatives and their addresses who are not listed on the initial application or petition.

Michigan Petition And Order To Change Venue PC 608 Step 8: On line 4, enter the county to which you are requesting the venue of this matter be changed.

Michigan Petition And Order To Change Venue PC 608 Step 9: On the next blank line, enter the date.

Michigan Petition And Order To Change Venue PC 608 Step 10: On the first two blank lines on the left, enter the signature of your attorney, their printed or typed name and their bar number.

Michigan Petition And Order To Change Venue PC 608 Step 11: On the next two blank lines, enter the street address, city, state, zip code and telephone number of your attorney.

Michigan Petition And Order To Change Venue PC 608 Step 12: On the four blank lines on the right, enter your signature, printed or typed name, street address, city, state, zip code and telephone number.