About Order of Discharge
This order states that the fiduciary has fully performed required duties, discharges the named fiduciary and cancels any bond, and marks whether the matter or estate is closed.
When you'd use it: The form states it is for use when the court finds the fiduciary has fully performed the duties required by law and orders discharge.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Order of Discharge 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: November 5, 2026
How to file Order of Discharge in Michigan
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Order of Discharge (PC 597) when the form states it is for use when the court finds the fiduciary has fully performed the duties required by law and orders discharge. 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 Discharge 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 Discharge 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).