About Order of Investigation and Notice of Hearing on Guardianship of Indian Child
This form orders an investigation into whether a minor in a guardianship proceeding is an Indian child under the Indian Child Welfare Act and Michigan Indian Family Preservation Act, and provides notice of hearing to relevant parties.
When you'd use it: Use this form when a Michigan probate court discovers that a minor subject to a guardianship petition may be an Indian child and requires an investigation and notice of hearing in compliance with MCL 700.5204(1) and MCL 712B.25(1).
Where to get the official form
The official version of Order of Investigation and Notice of Hearing on Guardianship of Indian Child 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 Order of Investigation and Notice of Hearing on Guardianship of Indian Child in Michigan
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Order of Investigation and Notice of Hearing on Guardianship of Indian Child (PC 688) when use this form when a Michigan probate court discovers that a minor subject to a guardianship petition may be an Indian child and requires an investigation and notice of hearing in compliance with MCL 700.5204(1) and MCL 712B.25(1). 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 Order of Investigation and Notice of Hearing on Guardianship of Indian Child 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 Order of Investigation and Notice of Hearing on Guardianship of Indian Child 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).