About Notice of Continued Administration
Notifies the court and interested parties that an estate's administration is continuing beyond the original appointment period and requires ongoing court oversight.
When you'd use it: When a personal representative needs to continue estate administration annually or after reopening an estate, to document the necessity for continued administration.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Notice of Continued Administration 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 30, 2026
How to file Notice of Continued Administration in Michigan
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Notice of Continued Administration (PC 587) when when a personal representative needs to continue estate administration annually or after reopening an estate, to document the necessity for continued administration. 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 Notice of Continued Administration 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 Notice of Continued Administration 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).