INSTRUCTIONS: MICHIGAN ORDER APPOINTING ATTORNEY (Form PC 628)

The form discussed in this article is issued by a Michigan court to appoint an attorney to represent someone in a probate court matter. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Michigan Courts system. This form is not to be confused with form PC 642, which can be used to appoint a guardian ad litem, attorney, or lawyer-guardian ad litem. This document can also be obtained from the website maintained by the Michigan Courts system.

Michigan Order Appointing Attorney PC 628 Step 1: Enter the file number where indicated.

Michigan Order Appointing Attorney PC 628 Step 2: On the first blank line, enter the name of the individual whose interests are concerned in the probate court proceedings.

Michigan Order Appointing Attorney PC 628 Step 3: On the second blank line, enter the date of the hearing.

Michigan Order Appointing Attorney PC 628 Step 4: On the third blank line, enter the name of the judge issuing the order and their bar number.

Michigan Order Appointing Attorney PC 628 Step 5: On the next blank line, print or type the name of the attorney being appointed.

Michigan Order Appointing Attorney PC 628 Step 6: On the next blank line, print or type the name of the person who is to be represented.

Michigan Order Appointing Attorney PC 628 Step 7: On line 4, if discharging a guardian ad litem, check the box and enter the name of the person being discharged.

Michigan Order Appointing Attorney PC 628 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter the complete date.

Michigan Order Appointing Attorney PC 628 Step 9: On the next blank line, the judge should enter their signature.

Michigan Order Appointing Attorney PC 628 Step 10: On the next blank line, enter the name of the attorney, as well as their bar number.

Michigan Order Appointing Attorney PC 628 Step 11: On the next blank line, enter the street address of the attorney.

Michigan Order Appointing Attorney PC 628 Step 12: On the next blank line, enter the city, state and zip code of the attorney. Also enter their telephone number, including the area code.

Michigan Order Appointing Attorney PC 628 Step 13: Upon completion, the form will take effect.