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Sworn Closing Statement, Summary Proceeding, Small Estates

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective June 1, 2023

This form is a sworn statement used to ask the court to close a small estate without holding a hearing. It confirms that the person filing it has managed the estate and distributed the assets to the correct people.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 700.3205, MCL 700.3988, MCR 5.311(A)

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used by the personal representative when they believe the estate is fully managed and ready to be closed without a formal hearing.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who files this form?
The personal representative files this sworn closing statement with the court.
What must the person filing know?
The person filing must declare that they have examined the statement and that its contents are true to the best of their knowledge.
What happens if someone disagrees with this statement?
Interested persons can object by filing written objections and a $20.00 filing fee with the probate court.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2023.

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