INSTRUCTIONS: MICHIGAN NOTICE TO CREDITORS, DECEDENT'S ESTATE (Form PC 574)

The form discussed in this article is filed by a Michigan fiduciary and published in the county to notify all potential estate creditors to file claims within four months of publication. This form can be obtained from the website maintained by the Michigan Courts system.

Michigan Notice To Creditors, Decedent's Estate PC 574 Step 1: Enter the file number where indicated.

Michigan Notice To Creditors, Decedent's Estate PC 574 Step 2: On the first blank line, enter the name of the person whose estate is concerned.

Michigan Notice To Creditors, Decedent's Estate PC 574 Step 3: On the second blank line, enter the date of birth of the decedent.

Michigan Notice To Creditors, Decedent's Estate PC 574 Step 4: In the blank space where indicated, enter the names and addresses of all known creditors. If there is a known creditor whose address is unknown, enter "including [name of creditor] whose address and whereabouts are unknown" in this space.

Michigan Notice To Creditors, Decedent's Estate PC 574 Step 5: On the next blank line, enter the name of the decedent.

Michigan Notice To Creditors, Decedent's Estate PC 574 Step 6: On the next blank line, enter the date of death.

Michigan Notice To Creditors, Decedent's Estate PC 574 Step 7: On the next blank line, enter the name of the personal representative.

Michigan Notice To Creditors, Decedent's Estate PC 574 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter the street address and city of the probate court.

Michigan Notice To Creditors, Decedent's Estate PC 574 Step 9: On the next blank line, enter the date.

Michigan Notice To Creditors, Decedent's Estate PC 574 Step 10: On the next blank line, type or print the name of your attorney, as well as providing their bar number.

Michigan Notice To Creditors, Decedent's Estate PC 574 Step 11: On the next blank line, enter the street address of your attorney.

Michigan Notice To Creditors, Decedent's Estate PC 574 Step 12: On the next blank line, enter the city, state, zip code and telephone number of your attorney.

Michigan Notice To Creditors, Decedent's Estate PC 574 Step 13: On the next blank line, type or print your name.

Michigan Notice To Creditors, Decedent's Estate PC 574 Step 14: Complete the rest of the form as instructed.