About Notice of Intent to Request Informal Appointment of Personal Representative
Provides notice to interested parties of the applicant's intent to seek informal appointment as personal representative of an estate.
When you'd use it: File when requesting informal appointment as personal representative to notify other eligible persons before the court acts on the application.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Notice of Intent to Request Informal Appointment of Personal Representative 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 Intent to Request Informal Appointment of Personal Representative in Michigan
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Notice of Intent to Request Informal Appointment of Personal Representative (PC 557) when file when requesting informal appointment as personal representative to notify other eligible persons before the court acts on the application. 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 Intent to Request Informal Appointment of Personal Representative 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 Intent to Request Informal Appointment of Personal Representative 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).