How to Close a Michigan Probate Matter

Most of our Michigan probate clients who are typically the personal representative or executor in Michigan probate matters opt for an unsupervised informal administration of the deceased’s estate.

Typically we will file a Sworn Statement to Close the Unsupervised Administration with the court.  We cannot file the Sworn Statement until a few conditions are met and a 5 month period from the appointment of the  personal representative or executor.

The other main way an unsupervised Michigan probate estate is closed is by using a Petition for Adjudication of Testacy and Complete Estate Settlement.  Opting for this procedure of closing the estate can be more time consuming and has more conditions and requirements.

-Christopher J. Berry, Esq.
Michigan Probate Attorney