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Michigan Form PC 571: Acceptance of Appointment
What this form does, who files it, what it costs, and how to avoid the errors that get Michigan filings rejected.
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Quick Answer
What is Michigan form PC 571?
Form PC 571 is the signed acceptance a personal representative, guardian, conservator, or trustee files to take on the role. It confirms you submit to the court's jurisdiction and agree to file required reports.
Who files it
The person being appointed as fiduciary.
Where it goes
The probate court handling the estate or guardianship, filed with the application or petition.
Filing fee
No separate fee.
What you need before you start
- The estate or matter name and case number
- The type of fiduciary role you are accepting
- Your current mailing address and phone number
How to complete and file form PC 571
- 1
Sign PC 571 confirming acceptance of the appointment.
- 2
File it with the probate court along with the application or petition.
- 3
Wait for Letters of Authority before acting on behalf of the estate.
- 4
Notify the court in writing if your address changes.
Mistakes that get PC 571 rejected
- Acting for the estate before Letters of Authority are issued
- Filing the acceptance without the underlying application or petition
- Not updating the court after a move, which causes missed notices
Form PC 571 Questions
Related probate forms
- Form PC 556 — Petition and Order for Assignment (Small Estate)
- Form PC 598 — Affidavit of Decedent's Successor for Delivery of Certain Assets Owned by Decedent
- Form PC 558 — Application for Informal Probate and/or Appointment of Personal Representative
- Form PC 650 — Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor