Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor Indian Child (Voluntary Guardianship)

Where to get the official form

The official version of Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor Indian Child (Voluntary Guardianship) 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:

How to file Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor Indian Child (Voluntary Guardianship) in Michigan

1. Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor Indian Child (Voluntary Guardianship) (PC 651ia) when when a custodial parent or Indian custodian seeks to establish guardianship of a minor Indian child and consent to voluntary guardianship has been or will be executed. 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.
2. Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor Indian Child (Voluntary Guardianship) 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.
3. 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.
4. Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor Indian Child (Voluntary Guardianship) 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).