About Application for Appointment of Out-of-State Guardian of Legally Incapacitated Individual
Allows an out-of-state guardian already appointed and serving in another state to be appointed as guardian in Michigan for a legally incapacitated individual.
When you'd use it: When an out-of-state guardian seeks recognition and appointment in Michigan courts under MCL 700.1105(a) and MCL 700.5301a.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Application for Appointment of Out-of-State Guardian of Legally Incapacitated Individual is published as a PDF by the Michigan courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
Verified official PDF
Source: courts.michigan.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Application for Appointment of Out-of-State Guardian of Legally Incapacitated Individual in Michigan
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Application for Appointment of Out-of-State Guardian of Legally Incapacitated Individual (PC 685m) when when an out-of-state guardian seeks recognition and appointment in Michigan courts under MCL 700.1105(a) and MCL 700.5301a. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Michigan probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Application for Appointment of Out-of-State Guardian of Legally Incapacitated Individual carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Application for Appointment of Out-of-State Guardian of Legally Incapacitated Individual to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Michigan county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).