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Notice of Continued Administration

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

This form is a notice used to tell people that the management of an estate is continuing. It asks the court to acknowledge that the estate is still under administration.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 700.3951

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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 when the management of an estate needs to continue for another period. It requires listing details about the estate and the people involved.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a Notice of Continued Administration, which tells the court that the management of an estate needs to keep going. It is used to keep the estate under administration.
Who needs to file this form?
The form requires signatures from the personal representative and potentially an attorney. The instructions note that this notice should be sent to all interested persons.

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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