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Sworn Statement to Close Unsupervised Administration

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

This form is a sworn statement used to ask the court to close an estate's administration without needing a hearing. It requires the personal representative to confirm that all debts have been paid and that the estate's assets have been given out to the rightful people.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 700.3954, MCL 700.3958, MCR 5.311(A), (C)

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used by the personal representative of an estate when they believe they have finished all the necessary work to close the estate's administration.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The personal representative of the estate fills out this form.
Does filing this form require a hearing?
The form states that filing it will close the estate without a hearing.
What happens if someone objects?
Interested persons can object by filing written objections with the probate court and paying a $20 filing fee.

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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