INSTRUCTIONS: MICHIGAN PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION OF TESTACY AND COMPLETE ESTATE SETTLEMENT (Form PC 594)

The form discussed in this article is filed by the Michigan personal representative of an estate to request that testacy be adjudicated and an estate completely settled. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Michigan Courts system.

Michigan Petition For Adjudication Of Testacy And Complete Estate Settlement PC 594 Step 1: Enter the file number where indicated.

Michigan Petition For Adjudication Of Testacy And Complete Estate Settlement PC 594 Step 2: On the first blank line, enter the name of the person whose estate is concerned.

Michigan Petition For Adjudication Of Testacy And Complete Estate Settlement PC 594 Step 3: On line 1, enter the date on which you were appointed personal representative. Indicate with a check mark whether you were appointed by the court or the register.

Michigan Petition For Adjudication Of Testacy And Complete Estate Settlement PC 594 Step 4: On line 3, provide the names and addresses of all interested persons or their personal representatives not listed on the initial application or petition.

Michigan Petition For Adjudication Of Testacy And Complete Estate Settlement PC 594 Step 5: Check the first box on line 5 if all claims properly presented have been paid, settled or disposed of.

Michigan Petition For Adjudication Of Testacy And Complete Estate Settlement PC 594 Step 6: Check the second box if a schedule for payment of properly presented claims is filed and served with this petition.

Michigan Petition For Adjudication Of Testacy And Complete Estate Settlement PC 594 Step 7: Check the box on line 6 if the decedent did not leave a will.

Michigan Petition For Adjudication Of Testacy And Complete Estate Settlement PC 594 Step 8: Check the first box on line 7 if the decedent's will is offered for probate and either attached to this petition or already in the court's possession. Indicate which with a check mark, and enter the date of the will and any codicils.

Michigan Petition For Adjudication Of Testacy And Complete Estate Settlement PC 594 Step 9: Check the second box if the will is lost, destroyed or otherwise unavailable and explain its contents in the space provided.

Michigan Petition For Adjudication Of Testacy And Complete Estate Settlement PC 594 Step 10: Complete the rest of the form as instructed.