INSTRUCTIONS: MICHIGAN PETITION FOR REMOVAL OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR (ESTATE NOT CLOSED) (Form PC 604)

The form discussed in this article is filed by a person with interest in a Michigan estate that has not been closed to request the removal of a personal representative the appointment of a successor. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Michigan Courts system.

Michigan Petition For Removal Of Personal Representative And Appointment Of Successor (Estate Not Closed) PC 604 Step 1: Enter the file number where indicated.

Michigan Petition For Removal Of Personal Representative And Appointment Of Successor (Estate Not Closed) PC 604 Step 2: On the first blank line, enter the name of the person whose estate is concerned.

Michigan Petition For Removal Of Personal Representative And Appointment Of Successor (Estate Not Closed) PC 604 Step 3: On line 1, enter the reason for your interest in the estate.

Michigan Petition For Removal Of Personal Representative And Appointment Of Successor (Estate Not Closed) PC 604 Step 4: Check the box on line 2 if the original appointed personal representative is dead or is now subject to a conservatorship. Enter their name and indicate which event occurred with a check mark. If the former, enter the date of death.

Michigan Petition For Removal Of Personal Representative And Appointment Of Successor (Estate Not Closed) PC 604 Step 5: Check the box on line 3 if the original appointed personal representative executed a written statement of resignation which is attached to this petition or is already on file with the court. Indicate which with a check mark and enter the name of the personal representative with a check mark.

Michigan Petition For Removal Of Personal Representative And Appointment Of Successor (Estate Not Closed) PC 604 Step 6: If requesting that a personal representative be removed, enter their name on line 4.

Michigan Petition For Removal Of Personal Representative And Appointment Of Successor (Estate Not Closed) PC 604 Step 7: Check the box on line 4a if removal of the personal representative is in the best interests of the estate.

Michigan Petition For Removal Of Personal Representative And Appointment Of Successor (Estate Not Closed) PC 604 Step 8: Check the box on line 4b if the person who sought appointment of the current personal representative misrepresented material facts. Complete the rest of the form as instructed.