Register’s Statement
Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective December 1, 2022
This form is a statement filled out by the court register after considering an application related to a deceased person's estate. It records whether the court finds the application complete and determines who should be appointed as the personal representative.
The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 700.3302, MCL 700.3303, MCL 700.3304, MCL 700.3305, MCL 700.3308, MCL 700.3601, MCL 700.3609, MCL 700.3610, MCR 5.309, MCR 5.312
Where this fits in a case
HearingStage: Hearing
This form is used in a probate court case when someone files an application concerning a will or the reopening of an estate. The court uses it to make official findings about the case.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The form is titled 'County Register's Statement,' suggesting it is completed by the court register. It also has a section for an attorney's name and bar number.
- What kind of cases use this form?
- This form is used in the Probate Court for matters concerning estates, trusts, and miscellaneous probate issues.
- Does this form involve filing fees?
- The text mentions that letters may issue without bond, or that a bond may be filed for a specific amount, but it does not state if a general filing fee is required.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect December 1, 2022.
Related forms
- PC 562
Notice of Hearing
This form is a notice that tells people a hearing is scheduled. It asks the court to officially inform people about the date, time, and place of the hearing and what the hearing is about.
MandatoryFillable PDFHearing
Eff. Dec 1, 2017
- PC 563
Publication of Notice of Hearing
This form is used to officially announce that a hearing is scheduled in a probate case. It tells interested people and the court about the date, time, and location of the hearing.
MandatoryFillable PDFHearing
Eff. Sep 1, 2012
- PC 564
Proof of Service
This form is used to prove to the court that certain legal papers have been properly given to the required people. It asks the person filing it to list what papers were served and how they were served, such as by mail or in person.
MandatoryFillable PDFHearing
Eff. Sep 1, 2010
- PC 566
Supplemental Testimony to Identify Nonheir Devisees (Testate Estate)
This form is used to provide extra information about people named in a will or codicil who are not direct heirs of the person who passed away. It asks for details about these individuals, including who died before or shortly after the person who passed away.
MandatoryFillable PDFHearing
Eff. Jun 1, 2023
- PC 581
Notice to Spouse of Rights of Election and Allowances, Proof of Service, and Election
This form is a notice given to a surviving spouse explaining their choices regarding property in an estate. It asks the spouse to choose how they want to claim property based on whether a will existed or not.
MandatoryFillable PDFHearing
Eff. Jun 1, 2017
- PC 617
Declaration of Intent to Give Notice by Publication
This form is a declaration used to tell the court that the person filling it out plans to give notice by publishing it in a newspaper. It asks the court for permission because the person's address or location is unknown.
MandatoryFillable PDFHearing
Eff. Dec 1, 2022
- PC 689
Notice of Hearing to Heirs and Right to Object to Appointment of Public Administrator
This form is a notice that tells people who are heirs about a hearing. It informs them that someone has asked the court to be appointed as the person in charge of the estate.
MandatoryFillable PDFHearing
Eff. Dec 1, 2019
- CC 529
Ex Parte Petition for Appointment of Interim Administrator
This form is a request to the court asking for someone to be appointed as a temporary administrator for an attorney's practice. It is used when the original attorney cannot practice law for various reasons.
Fillable PDFStart a case
Eff. Sep 1, 2023