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Notice of Appointment and Duties of Personal Representative

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective September 1, 2006

This form is a notice that tells interested people that someone has been appointed as the personal representative for an estate. It lists the representative's duties and what they must provide to the interested people over time.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 700.3705, MCR 5.304

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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 after someone has been officially appointed as the personal representative for an estate in the probate court. The representative must serve this notice to all interested people within 14 days of their appointment.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who must file this notice?
The personal representative must serve this notice on all interested persons within 14 days after the appointment. Great care must be taken to serve it to everyone who has an interest in the estate.
What does this form explain?
It explains the duties of the personal representative, such as when they must provide copies of the inventory, account statements, and closing statements to interested people.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2006.

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