Navigating through the complexities of probate law becomes especially nuanced when there arises a need to revisit a closed estate. The PC 607 form, sanctioned by the State of Michigan, serves as a pivotal tool within this space, facilitating the application or petition to reopen an estate. Individuals who find themselves in circumstances where previously undiscovered assets emerge, or when other valid reasons necessitate a fresh examination, turn to this form to articulate their connection to the estate and lay down the groundwork for its reopening. The form requires the applicant to detail their relationship or interest in the estate, identify discrepancies in the original list of interested persons or representatives, and outline the necessity—backed by compelling reasons—for the estate's reopening. These might span from the discovery of new assets requiring administration, to other substantial causes deemed sufficient by the court. Additionally, it guides applicants through proposing who should oversee this renewed phase of estate administration, considering either the return of a prior personal representative or the appointment of a new one, based on priority rights. Applicants are also mandated to provide a sworn declaration of truth to the information provided, under the risk of perjury. With the PC 607 form's structured format and rigorous requirements, it underscores the legal framework's commitment to thoroughness, equity, and resolution in the face of evolving circumstances post-closure of an estate.
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Form Name | Pc 607 Form |
Form Length | 1 pages |
Fillable? | No |
Fillable fields | 0 |
Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
Other names | MCR, petition to reopen an estate in tennessee, PROBATE, Petitioner |
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STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF
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TO REOPEN ESTATE
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2.The interested persons, addresses, and their representatives are identical to those appearing on the initial application/petition except as follows:
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The personal representative's authority to act has terminated because: |
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an order of complete estate settlement was entered following notice to all interested persons and a hearing, and the personal |
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the sworn statement was filed more than 1 year ago. |
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the estate was closed before April 1, 2000. |
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It is necessary to reopen the estate because: |
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there is other good cause to reopen the estate as follows: |
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I REQUEST that the estate be reopened and that administration of the reopened estate be granted to: |
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I declare under the penalties of perjury that this application/petition has been examined by me and that its contents are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief.
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PC 607 (9/00) APPLICATION/PETITION TO REOPEN ESTATE |
MCL 700.3959; MSA 27.3959, MCR 5.312 |