About Order Regarding Appointment of Guardian/Limited Guardian of a Minor
This order formalizes the court's decision to appoint a guardian or limited guardian for a minor child.
When you'd use it: File this form after a guardianship hearing when the court determines that a minor is in need of a guardian and a qualified individual or entity has been selected for appointment.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Order Regarding Appointment of Guardian/Limited Guardian of a Minor 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 Regarding Appointment of Guardian/Limited Guardian of a Minor in Michigan
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Order Regarding Appointment of Guardian/Limited Guardian of a Minor (PC 653) when file this form after a guardianship hearing when the court determines that a minor is in need of a guardian and a qualified individual or entity has been selected for appointment. 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 Regarding Appointment of Guardian/Limited Guardian of a Minor 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 Regarding Appointment of Guardian/Limited Guardian of a Minor 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).