INSTRUCTIONS: MICHIGAN PETITION FOR PROBATE AND/OR APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE (TESTATE/INTESTATE) (Form PC 559)

The form discussed in this article is filed by a Michigan person with interest in the estate of a decedent to petition for probate and/or the appointment of a personal representative. This document can be filed whether the decedent died testate or intestate. The form can be obtained from the website maintained by the Michigan Courts system.

Michigan Petition For Probate And/Or Appointment Of Personal Representative (Testate/Intestate) PC 559 Step 1: Indicate with a check mark whether this concerns the estate of a testate or intestate decedent.

Michigan Petition For Probate And/Or Appointment Of Personal Representative (Testate/Intestate) PC 559 Step 2: Enter the file number where indicated.

Michigan Petition For Probate And/Or Appointment Of Personal Representative (Testate/Intestate) PC 559 Step 3: On the first blank line, enter the name of the person whose estate is concerned.

Michigan Petition For Probate And/Or Appointment Of Personal Representative (Testate/Intestate) PC 559 Step 4: On line 1, enter your name and your relationship to the decedent.

Michigan Petition For Probate And/Or Appointment Of Personal Representative (Testate/Intestate) PC 559 Step 5: On line 2, enter the date of death of the decedent, as well as the time of death (if known), their date of birth and Social Security number, and the city, township or village, county and state of their domicile at the time of death. Also provide the estimated value of both real estate and personal estate assets.

Michigan Petition For Probate And/Or Appointment Of Personal Representative (Testate/Intestate) PC 559 Step 6: Check the first box on line 3 if a death certificate has been issued and a copy is attached.

Michigan Petition For Probate And/Or Appointment Of Personal Representative (Testate/Intestate) PC 559 Step 7: Check the second box if no death certificate is available and alternate documentation of the decedent's death is attached.

Michigan Petition For Probate And/Or Appointment Of Personal Representative (Testate/Intestate) PC 559 Step 8: In the table provided on line 4, provide the name, address, relationship to the decedent and age or date of birth (if a minor) of all heirs or devisees whose information could be ascertained. Complete the rest of the form as instructed.