Forms and Estate Packets
Zoom Instructions
Instructions - Zoom hearing instructions
Estates and Trusts
Opening a Decedent Estate
- Overview of Probate & Estate Administration, Provided by the Probate & Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan
- General Information & Forms for Opening a Decedent's Estate
- Personal Representative's Responsibilities
- PC574 - Notice to Creditors Decedent's Estates
- PC562A - Notice of Hearing - Macomb County Probate Court
Preparing an Inventory
- Instructions - Preparing an Inventory
- PC577 - Inventory (Decedent Estate)
Sale or Transfer of Real Estate (Decedent Estate)
Small Estates
- Instructions - Instructions for Small Estates
- PC556 - Petition and Order for Assignment
- MC97 - Protected Personal Identifying Information
- PC556A - Petition and Order for Discovery
Adult Guardianship
- Overview of Adult Guardianship—Acting for the Disabled Adult, Provided by the Probate & Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan
- Instructions - Instructions for Appointment of Guardianship
- PC666 - What You Need to Know Before Filing a Petition to Appoint a Guardian for Incapacitated Individual
- PC625 - Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Incapacitated Individual
- PC630 - Report of Physician or Mental Health Professional
- PC562A - Notice of Hearing - Macomb County Probate Court
- PC626 - Notice of Rights to Alleged Incapacitated Individual
- PC564 - Proof of Service
- PC631 - Order Regarding Appointment of Guardian of Incapacitated Individual
- PC632 - Order Regarding Appointment of Temporary Guardian of Incapacitated Individual
- PC571 - Acceptance of Appointment
- PC1071 - Fiduciary Proof of Identity
- MCPC33 - Your Responsibilities as a Guardian
- PC634 - Annual Report of Guardian on Condition of Legally Incapacitated Individual
New Legislation - Guardianships and Conservatorships
Post Date: 08/05/2026 2:08 PM
On July 23, 2026, two bills were enacted and made immediately effective that affect the administration of guardianship and conservatorship matters. These are:
- Conservatorships - Senate Bill 585 - amending MCL 700.5423 (3), which requires Petitions Regarding Real Estate/Dwelling (PC 646) in a Conservatorship to include an appraisal of the value of the property, conducted within the preceding 6 months. by a professional licensed appraiser. THIS APPLIES TO ADULT LIP CONSERVATORSHIPS ONLY.
Updated SCAO Petition and Order
PC646 - Petition Regarding Real Estate Dwelling
PC647 - Order Regarding Real Estate Dwelling
- Guardianships - Senate Bill 586 - MCL 700.5306b, which states an individual has a right, if possible, to remain in their own surroundings or, if not possible, in the least restrictive environment. The law change requires that before moving a ward under Guardianship from their permanent residence, the Guardian must file a petition with the court.
The statute states the guardian must use a petition created by the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) form for the Petition to Change Residence, or a similar form. Please use the Macomb County form, but the SCAO form may also be used. THIS APPLIES TO ADULT LIP GUARDIANSHIPS ONLY.
MCPC FORM PETITION MOVELIP - Petition to change permanent residence of legally incapacitated individual
MCPC FORM ORDER ORDMOVELIP - Order to change permanent residence of legally incapacitated individual
Adult Conservatorship
- Overview of Adult Conservatorship—Acting for the Disabled Adult, Provided by the Probate & Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan
- Instructions - Instructions for appointment of conservator
- PC667 - What You Need to Know before Filing a Petition to Appoint a Conservator
- PC639 - Petition for Appointment of Conservator and/or Protective Order
- PC562A - Notice of Hearing - Macomb County Probate Court
- PC668 - Notice on Petition for Conservator or Protective Order
- PC564 - Proof of Service
- PC630 - Report of Physician or Mental Health Professional
- PC640 - Order Regarding Appointment of Conservator
- PC570 - Bond of Fiduciary
- PC571 - Acceptance of Appointment
- MC97 - Protected Personal Identifying Information
- MC97a - Addendum to Protected Personal Identifying Information
- PC1071 - Fiduciary Proof of Identity
New Legislation - Guardianships and Conservatorships
Post Date: 08/05/2026 2:08 PM
On July 23, 2026, two bills were enacted and made immediately effective that affect the administration of guardianship and conservatorship matters. These are:
- Conservatorships - Senate Bill 585 - amending MCL 700.5423 (3), which requires Petitions Regarding Real Estate/Dwelling (PC 646) in a Conservatorship to include an appraisal of the value of the property, conducted within the preceding 6 months. by a professional licensed appraiser. THIS APPLIES TO ADULT LIP CONSERVATORSHIPS ONLY.
Updated SCAO Petition and Order
PC646 - Petition Regarding Real Estate Dwelling
PC647 - Order Regarding Real Estate Dwelling
- Guardianships - Senate Bill 586 - MCL 700.5306b, which states an individual has a right, if possible, to remain in their own surroundings or, if not possible, in the least restrictive environment. The law change requires that before moving a ward under Guardianship from their permanent residence, the Guardian must file a petition with the court.
The statute states the guardian must use a petition created by the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) form for the Petition to Change Residence, or a similar form. Please use the Macomb County form, but the SCAO form may also be used. THIS APPLIES TO ADULT LIP GUARDIANSHIPS ONLY.
MCPC FORM PETITION MOVELIP - Petition to change permanent residence of legally incapacitated individual
MCPC FORM ORDER ORDMOVELIP - Order to change permanent residence of legally incapacitated individual
Minor Guardianship
Full Minor Guardianship
- Instructions - Instructions for Appointment of a Guardian of a Minor
- FAQ - Frequently asked questions on preparing minor guardianship packets
- Notice - Notice Regarding Full Guardianships of Minors
- PC651 - Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor
- MC97 - Protected Personal Identifying Information including Financial Information
- MC97a - Addendum to MC97 Protected Personal Identifying Information
- PC562A - Notice of Hearing - Macomb County Probate Court (with Zoom Instructions)
- PC670 - Minor Guardianship Social History
- PC653 - Order Regarding Appointing Guardian/Limited Guardian of Minor
- PC571 - Acceptance of Appointment
- Minor Guardianship Clearance Request
- PC1071 - Fiduciary Proof of Identity
- PC564 - Proof of Service
- MCPC33M - Your Responsibilities as Guardian of a Minor
- PC692 - Petition for Guardian Authority to Release for or Consent to Adoption
- PC693 - Order Regarding Guardian Authority to Release or Consent to Adoption
- Resources for Legal Assistance
Limited Minor Guardianship
- Instructions - Instructions for Appointment of a Limited Guardian of a Minor
- FAQ - Frequently asked questions on preparing minor guardianship packets
- Notice Regarding Limited Guardianships of a Minor
- PC650 - Petition for Appointment of Limited Guardian of Minor
- PC652 - Limited Guardianship Placement Plan
- MC97 - Protected Personal Identifying Information including Financial Information
- MC97a - Addendum to MC97 Protected Personal Identifying Information
- PC562A - Notice of Hearing - Macomb County Probate Court (with Zoom Instructions)
- PC670 - Minor Guardianship Social History
- PC653 - Order Regarding Appointing Guardian/Limited Guardian of Minor
- PC571 - Acceptance of Appointment
- Minor Guardianship Clearance Request
- PC1071 - Fiduciary Proof of Identity
- PC564 - Proof of Service
- MCPC33M - Your Responsibilities as Guardian of a Minor
- PC586B - Petition and Order for Authority to Adopt
- Resources for Legal Assistance
Modification or termination of minor guardianships
- Instructions - Instructions to Petition to Modify or Terminate Minor Guardianship
- PC675 - Petition to Terminate Modify Guardianship
- MC97 - Protected Personal Identifying Information including Financial Information
- MC97a - Addendum to MC97 Protected Personal Identifying Information
- PC562A - Notice of Hearing - Macomb County Probate Court (with Zoom Instructions)
- PC638a - Order Regarding Termination Modification of Guardian for Minor
- PC571 - Acceptance of Appointment
- Minor Guardianship Clearance Request
- PC1071 - Fiduciary Proof of Identity
- PC564 - Proof of Service
Minor Conservatorship
- PC667 - What You Need to Know before Filing a Petition to Appoint a Conservator
- Instructions - Instructions for Filing Petition for Minor Conservatorship
- PC639 - Petition for Appointment of Conservator and/or Protective Order
- MC97 - Protected Personal Identifying Information
- PC562A - Notice of Hearing - Macomb County Probate Court
- PC570 - Bond of Fiduciary
- PC640 - Order Regarding Appointment of Conservator
- PC561 - Waiver/Consent
- PC571 - Acceptance of Appointment
- MC97a - Addendum to Protected Personal Identifying Information
- PC1071 - Fiduciary Proof of Identity
- PC638a - Order Regarding Termination/Modification of Guardian For Minor or LII/Conservator
- Instructions - Closing a Minor Conservatorship
- PC648m - Minor Conservatorship - Final Account, Waiver and Consent
- PC648o - Order Re Final Account, Minor Conservatorship
- PC649 - Receipt of Ward and Discharge
Annual Guardianship Reports
Conservatorship Account Forms
- PC583 - Account of Fiduciary, Short Form
- Instructions - How to Prepare a Conservatorship Account
- PC585b - Order Allowing Account(s)
- Instructions - Preparing an Inventory
- PC674 - Inventory (Conservatorship)
- PC1025 - Verification of Funds
- PC669 - Proof of Restricted Account and Annual Verification of Funds on Deposit (Conservatorship of Minor)
- PC673m - Petition to Use Funds (Conservatorship)
- PC673o - Order to Use Funds (Conservatorship)
- PC564 - Proof of Service
Modification or Termination of Conservatorship / Guardianship
- PC676 - Petition to Terminate or Modify Conservatorship
- PC675 - Petition to Modify/Terminate Guardianship
- PC677 - Petition to Terminate or Modify Guardian for Developmentally Disabled Individual
- PC638a - Order Regarding Termination / Modification of Guardian / Conservator
- PC638b - Order Regarding Termination / Modification of Guardian for Individual with Developmental Disability
- PC657 - Order Following Hearing to Terminate Minor Guardianship
- PC571 - Acceptance of Appointment
Protected Personal Identifying Information (PII) - Non Public PII
Other Commonly Used Forms
- MC20 - Waiver/Suspension of Fees and Costs (Affidavit and Order)
- PC561 - Waiver and Consent
- PC562A - Notice of Hearing - Macomb County Probate Court
- PC564 - Proof of Service
- PC587 - Notice of Continued Administration
- PC603 - Petition and Order for Reinstatement (Estate Not Closed)
- PC607 - Application / Petition to Reopen Estate
- PC608p - Petition for Change of Venue
- PC608o - Order to Change Venue
- PC649 - Receipt of Ward and Discharge
- PC1071 - Fiduciary Proof of Identity
- General Order of Dismissal
- PC694 - Objection
- Publication of Notice of Hearing
- Request to View Files
- Restricted Account Agreement for Adults
For a complete list of forms, visit the court forms page on the State Court Administrative Office website. These are the official forms approved for use by the State Court Administrative Office. These forms are in Adobe PDF format. If you do not have the Abode reader, you can download it for free from the Adobe Web Site.
To find forms by category, click on the following links to view a complete list of forms in that category: Conservatorship and protected individual, Estates and trusts, General, Guardianship, Mental health