About Minor Guardianship Social History
To collect comprehensive social history and background information about the minor child, parents, and proposed guardian as required for a guardianship petition.
When you'd use it: File this form with the petition for appointment of guardian in Michigan probate court.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Minor Guardianship Social History 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 Minor Guardianship Social History in Michigan
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Minor Guardianship Social History (PC 670) when file this form with the petition for appointment of guardian in Michigan probate court. 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 Minor Guardianship Social History 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 Minor Guardianship Social History 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).