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Notice of Intent to Close Estate Administration and Terminate Personal Representative’s Authority

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective September 1, 2002

This form is a notice from the court stating that the court plans to close the estate administration and end the personal representative's authority unless certain actions are taken. It informs the personal representative and interested people that the estate must take specific steps to prevent the closure.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 700.3951, MCR 5.203(D)

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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 court believes the estate administration has stalled because the personal representative has not filed required notices, and interested persons have not filed petitions to keep the estate open.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who receives this notice?
The notice is sent to the personal representative, interested persons of record, and the surety of the personal representative’s bond in the estate.
What happens if nothing is filed?
The court states it will close the administration and end the personal representative’s authority within 63 days of this notice unless certain documents are filed.
Does this form require a filing fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this notice.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2002.

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