About Sworn Statement to Close Unsupervised Administration
Allows a personal representative to close an unsupervised estate administration without a court hearing by submitting a sworn statement confirming full administration and proper tax clearance.
When you'd use it: File this form when the personal representative has fully administered the estate (paid claims, taxes, and expenses) and distributed all assets to beneficiaries, at least five months after appointment.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Sworn Statement to Close Unsupervised 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 Sworn Statement to Close Unsupervised Administration in Michigan
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Sworn Statement to Close Unsupervised Administration (PC 591) when file this form when the personal representative has fully administered the estate (paid claims, taxes, and expenses) and distributed all assets to beneficiaries, at least five months after 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 Sworn Statement to Close Unsupervised 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 Sworn Statement to Close Unsupervised 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).