Notice of Intent to Close Estate Administration and Terminate

Estate of

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

PROBATE COURT

COUNTY OF

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OSM CODE: NCE

Approved, SCAO

MCL 700.3951, MCR 5.203(D)

PC 589 (9/02) NOTICE OF INTENT TO CLOSE ESTATE ADMINISTRATION AND TERMINATE PERSONAL

REPRESENTATIVE'S AUTHORITY

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO CLOSE ESTATE

ADMINISTRATION AND TERMINATE

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE'S AUTHORITY

To the personal representative, interested persons of record, and surety of the personal representative's bond in the above named

estate:

TAKE NOTICE:

1. The personal representative has failed to file a notice with the court that the estate remains under administration and the reasons

for continuing administration as required by MCL 700.3951.

2. An interested person has not filed a petition regarding the necessity for continued administration, for complete estate settlement,

or for a settlement order.

3. The court will close the administration of this estate and terminate the personal representative's authority within 63 days of this

notice unless any of the following occur:

a. The personal representative files any of the following as may be permitted by law:

• a notice that the estate remains under administration that specifies the reason for continuing administration.

• a petition for either complete estate settlement under MCL 700.3952 or a settlement order under MCL 700.3953.

• a sworn statement seeking closing of the estate under MCL 700.3954.

b. An interested person files either of the following petitions with this court.

• a petition requesting a hearing on the necessity for continued administration of this estate.

• a petition for an order of complete estate settlement under MCL 700.3952.

c. A devisee under an informally probated will files a petition for a settlement order under MCL 700.3953.

CERTIFICATE OF MAILING

I certify that a copy of this notice was sent to the personal representative and interested persons of record or their attorneys by

ordinary mail at their last known address(es).

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Deputy probate register