About Limited Guardianship Placement Plan
To establish a limited guardianship placement plan that outlines the custodial parent's reasons, visitation/contact arrangements, and financial support for a minor child.
When you'd use it: When a parent seeks to establish a limited guardianship for their minor child and must file a court-approved placement plan complying with MCL 700.5205(2).
Where to get the official form
The official version of Limited Guardianship Placement Plan 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:
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Source: courts.michigan.gov
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Limited Guardianship Placement Plan in Michigan
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Limited Guardianship Placement Plan (PC 652) when when a parent seeks to establish a limited guardianship for their minor child and must file a court-approved placement plan complying with MCL 700.5205(2). 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 Limited Guardianship Placement Plan 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 Limited Guardianship Placement Plan 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).