Notice of Hearing to Heirs and Right to Object to Appointment of Public Administrator
Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective December 1, 2019
This form is a notice that tells people who are heirs about a hearing. It informs them that someone has asked the court to be appointed as the person in charge of the estate.
The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 700.3414, MCL 700.3611
Where this fits in a case
HearingStage: Hearing
This form is used when a public administrator files a request to be appointed as the personal representative of an estate, especially if the property has tax issues or is facing foreclosure.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This form serves as a notice to the heirs about a hearing regarding an appointment as public administrator or personal representative for an estate. Great care must be taken to read all parts of the notice.
- Can I object to the appointment?
- The notice states that heirs have the right to object to the appointment of the person who filed the petition as public administrator.
- What can I ask the court for?
- Heirs can ask the court for a hearing on several matters, such as asking to be appointed themselves or asking to remove the current personal representative.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect December 1, 2019.
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