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Generally, decisions from final orders of a circuit court or probate court, as well as some agency orders, may be appealed to the court as a matter of right. Other lower court or tribunal decisions may be appealed only by application for leave to appeal, i.e., with permission of the court.
Although there is no specific deadline in Michigan to probate an estate, this does not mean that you should not act quickly to complete the process. Acting promptly avoids potential complications and helps ensure smooth completion of the Michigan probate process.
This form is nonpublic because it contains personal identifying information (PII) that is protected from public inspection under MCR 1.109(D)(9)(a). Use this form to provide PII only for a person who is NOT a defendant, respondent, or decedent.
There is a filing fee of $150 that accompanies an application to open a probate estate. If the petition to appoint a personal representative is not included with the application to open probate, there is a $20 fee to later petition to appoint a personal representative.
The probate process in Michigan typically involves several key steps: Filing a petition with the Probate Court: If theres a will, the executor should file a petition with the appropriate Michigan court. If theres no will, an interested party usually a close family member can file the petition.
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An Application to reopen estate can be filed by any interested person, including the prior personal representative. A Petition to reopen estate can be filed by any interested person, including the prior personal representative.
Pursuant to MCL 700.3951 if the personal representative is unable to complete the administration of the estate within one year of the personal representatives original appointment, the personal representative must file with the court and all interested persons a notice that the estate remains under administration,
Reopening a Closed Estate For good cause and without notice, the register may reopen the estate, appoint the former personal representative or a person who has priority, and issue letters of authority with a specified termination date. In all other cases, an interested person may file a petition under MCL 700.3959.
If you file the petition asking the judge to order a will be probated or to determine testacy (whether there is a valid will), you must give notice to interested parties. Along with your petition, you also should attach a certified copy of the decedents death certificate.

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