INSTRUCTIONS: MICHIGAN ORDER ALLOWING ACCOUNT(S) (Form PC 585b)

The form discussed in this article is issued by a Michigan court to allow accounts to be established in the administration of an estate, conservatorship or guardianship. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Michigan Courts system.

Michigan Order Allowing Account(s) PC 585b Step 1: Enter the file number where indicated.

Michigan Order Allowing Account(s) PC 585b Step 2: On the first blank line, enter the name of the person whose estate is concerned.

Michigan Order Allowing Account(s) PC 585b Step 3: On line 1, enter the date of the hearing, the name of the judge, and the judge's bar number.

Michigan Order Allowing Account(s) PC 585b Step 4: On line 2, enter the name and title of the person who has filed a petition to allow accounts, and specify whether they have requested an interim, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, annual or final account.

Michigan Order Allowing Account(s) PC 585b Step 5: On line 4, enter the type of account requested.

Michigan Order Allowing Account(s) PC 585b Step 6: Check the box on line 5 if fees and costs are reasonable and ought to be allowed. If there are any exceptions regarding fees and costs, detail them.

Michigan Order Allowing Account(s) PC 585b Step 7: Check the box on line 6 if the accounts are allowed and specify whether the allowed account is an interim, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, annual or final account.

Michigan Order Allowing Account(s) PC 585b Step 8: Check the box on line 7 if accounts are allowed with exceptions and note these.

Michigan Order Allowing Account(s) PC 585b Step 9: Check the box on line 8a to detail to whom any remaining assets should be released and give that person's name, street address, city, state and zip code.

Michigan Order Allowing Account(s) PC 585b Step 10: Check the box on line 8b to indicate the date on which proof of proper transfer of remaining assets should be filed by and enter this date.

Michigan Order Allowing Account(s) PC 585b Step 11: Check the box on line 9 if the fiduciary is discharged.

Michigan Order Allowing Account(s) PC 585b Step 12: Check the box on line 10 if the file is closed. The judge should then sign and date the form.