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Michigan Form PC 639: Petition for Appointment of Conservator/Protective Order
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 639?
Form PC 639 asks the probate court to appoint a conservator to manage the property and finances of someone who cannot manage their own affairs because of age, disability, or incapacity — or to grant another type of protective order.
Who files it
An interested person — often a family member, caregiver, or the individual themselves — concerned about the person's ability to manage property or finances.
Where it goes
The probate court in the county where the individual (the proposed ward) lives.
Filing fee
Probate filing fees apply and vary by petition type — confirm the current amount with the county probate court.
What you need before you start
- The proposed ward's full legal name, date of birth, and address
- A description of the property and finances that need protection
- The petitioner's relationship or interest in the matter
- Names and addresses of the proposed ward's close relatives (interested persons)
- Supporting medical or other evidence of incapacity, where required
How to complete and file form PC 639
- 1
Complete PC 639 describing the individual's circumstances and the property at risk.
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List all interested persons who must receive notice.
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File with the probate court and pay the fee.
- 4
The court may require a court-appointed visitor or examination before the hearing.
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Attend the hearing; the judge decides whether a conservatorship or other protective order is appropriate.
Mistakes that get PC 639 rejected
- Filing without naming all required interested persons, which delays the hearing
- Treating a conservatorship as the only option when a limited protective order might fit the situation
- Not requesting letters of conservatorship (PC 644) after appointment, which conservators need to act
Form PC 639 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