INSTRUCTIONS: MICHIGAN AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE WILL HELD FOR SAFEKEEPING (Form PC 548)
The form discussed in this article is used to authorize the release of your will to a specified person if it is being held by your Michigan county probate court for safekeeping. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Michigan Courts system.
Michigan Authorization To Release Will Held For Safekeeping PC 548 Step 1: Enter the file number where indicated.
Michigan Authorization To Release Will Held For Safekeeping PC 548 Step 2: On the first blank line, enter the name of the person whose will is concerned.
Michigan Authorization To Release Will Held For Safekeeping PC 548 Step 3: On the next blank line, enter the name of the person to whom you are authorizing the court to deliver a sealed envelope containing your will and, if applicable, any codicils.
Michigan Authorization To Release Will Held For Safekeeping PC 548 Step 4: On the next blank line, enter the name of the county in which the probate court is located.
Michigan Authorization To Release Will Held For Safekeeping PC 548 Step 5: On the next blank line, enter the date.
Michigan Authorization To Release Will Held For Safekeeping PC 548 Step 6: On the next blank line, provide your signature.
Michigan Authorization To Release Will Held For Safekeeping PC 548 Step 7: On the next blank line, enter your street address.
Michigan Authorization To Release Will Held For Safekeeping PC 548 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter your city, state and zip code.
Michigan Authorization To Release Will Held For Safekeeping PC 548 Step 9: On the next blank line, enter the last four digits of your Social Security number or your Michigan driver's license number.
Michigan Authorization To Release Will Held For Safekeeping PC 548 Step 10: The next section should be completed by a witness. On the first blank line, enter their name.
Michigan Authorization To Release Will Held For Safekeeping PC 548 Step 11: On the next blank line, enter the date.
Michigan Authorization To Release Will Held For Safekeeping PC 548 Step 12: On the next blank line, the witness should provide their signature.
Michigan Authorization To Release Will Held For Safekeeping PC 548 Step 13: The bottom of the form should be certified by a notary public.
