Estate Planning and Probate Resources

Arbor Law PLLC keeps this list of official forms and trusted public resources for Michigan estate planning and probate. Links open the source website. If you are not sure which form fits your situation, call 734-555-5555.

Forms from Arbor Law

Forms Arbor Law shares with clients and workshop guests will be posted here. If you need a form from the firm, call the office and we will send it to you.

Probate in Washtenaw County

Washtenaw County Probate Court (opens in a new tab): the official court website.
Small estates (opens in a new tab): the court's information on small estates.
Informal estates (opens in a new tab): the court's information on informal probate.
Formal estates (opens in a new tab): the court's information on formal probate.
Court location and contact details (opens in a new tab) from Michigan Legal Help.

Michigan Probate Court Forms

Michigan court forms (SCAO) (opens in a new tab): the official library of court-approved forms.
PC 558, Application for Informal Probate and/or Appointment of Personal Representative (opens in a new tab) (PDF).
PC 598, Affidavit of Decedent's Successor for Delivery of Certain Assets Owned by Decedent (opens in a new tab) (PDF).

Estate Planning Guides

Wills and life planning (opens in a new tab) from Michigan Legal Help.
Making a will (opens in a new tab) from Michigan Legal Help.
Health care powers of attorney (opens in a new tab) from Michigan Legal Help.
Legal and financial powers of attorney (opens in a new tab) from Michigan Legal Help.

These resources are provided for general information. Using them does not create an attorney-client relationship, and they are not a substitute for advice about your situation.