Michigan Probate | Who Can be a Personal Representative?

We have an Oakland County probate case where the decedent died intestate, which means without a will.  The decedent left no children or parents.  So the question is who can step forward as a personal representative for this Oakland County probate matter?

In Michigan, there is a set of rules that establish priority for appointing a personal representative, starting with individuals named in a last will and testament.  If there is multiple people and one of the levels of priority then you have to either serve notice and wait the allotted time or get them to sign off with a renunciation of their right to come forward as a personal representative.

This is just another hoop to jump through in the Michigan probate process.  We assist clients in navigating Oakland County Probate, Wayne County Probate, and Macomb County Probate matters.

-Christopher J. Berry, Esq.
Michigan Probate Lawyer