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Letters of Conservatorship

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective September 1, 2012

This form is a set of official letters that officially appoint someone as a conservator for an estate. It tells the appointed conservator what powers they have over the estate's property and lists required duties, such as filing reports with the court.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 700.5412, MCL 700.5417, MCL 700.5418, MCL 700.5423, MCL 700.5427, MCR 5.202, MCR 5.203, MCR 5.205, MCR 5.409

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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 a court appoints a conservator to manage the property of another person's estate. It outlines the conservator's initial powers and ongoing responsibilities to the court.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

What does this form do?
This form serves as the official letters appointing someone as a conservator and details the powers granted to that person over the estate's property. It also lists required reporting duties to the court.
Does the conservator have total control over everything?
The letters state that the conservator has authority over all assets of the estate, but they cannot sell or place a lien on the protected individual’s principal dwelling or real property without a prior court order.
What reports must the conservator file?
The conservator must file an inventory within 56 days of appointment and must file an annual account unless the court says otherwise.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2012.

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