About Order Regarding Sale of Real Estate (Decedent Estate)
Provides court approval for the personal representative of a decedent's estate to sell real property on specified terms and conditions.
When you'd use it: When the personal representative petitions the probate court for authorization to sell real estate belonging to the estate.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Order Regarding Sale of Real Estate (Decedent Estate) 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 Sale of Real Estate (Decedent Estate) in Michigan
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Order Regarding Sale of Real Estate (Decedent Estate) (PC 682) when when the personal representative petitions the probate court for authorization to sell real estate belonging to the estate. 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 Sale of Real Estate (Decedent Estate) 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 Sale of Real Estate (Decedent Estate) 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).