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PC 578Mandatory

Notice to Known Creditors

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective September 1, 2010

This form is a formal notice sent to people who might be owed money by an estate. It tells these people that they have a limited time to submit a written claim for money they believe they are owed.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 700.3801, MCL 700.3803, MCL 700.3804, MCR 5.208(B)

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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 cases when the court needs to notify people who might be creditors of the estate. It sets a deadline for those creditors to submit their claims.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a Notice to Known Creditors, which tells people who might be owed money by an estate that they need to submit a written claim. The notice also includes information about how and where to submit that claim.
How long do I have to submit a claim?
The notice states that a creditor has four months from the date of publication or one month from the date the notice is sent, whichever is later, to present a written claim.
What do I need to do if I want to submit a claim?
You can use the Statement and Proof of Claim (form PC 579) to submit your claim, or you can send it to the probate court for filing along with a filing fee of $20.00.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2010.

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