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Testimony to Identify Heirs

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective December 1, 2022

This form is used to gather information about the people who might inherit property from someone who has passed away. It asks for details about the deceased person's family, including surviving spouse, children, parents, and siblings.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 700.2103, MCL 700.2104, MCR 5.104(C), MCR 5.302(B), MCR 5.308(B)(2)(a)

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used in probate court when someone needs to provide testimony to identify the legal heirs of a deceased person.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form asks for the person filling it out to provide their name and address. It also has spaces for an attorney to sign it.
Does this form require a fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.
What is the purpose of the 120-hour note?
The form includes a note that when answering questions, all people who died within 120 hours after the deceased person are to be treated as if they did not survive the deceased.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect December 1, 2022.

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