Order Regarding Petition For Protective Order

There are all sorts of forms executors, beneficiaries, and probate court clerks have to fill out and correspond with during probate and estate settlement, including affidavits, letters, petitions, summons, orders, and notices.

Order Regarding Petition For Protective Order is a commonly used form within Michigan. Here’s an overview of what the form is and means, including a breakdown of the situations when (or why) you may need to use it:

Atticus Fast Facts About Order Regarding Petition For Protective Order

Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Order Regarding Petition For Protective Order:

• This form pertains to the State of Michigan

• The relevant probate statute or Michigan laws related to this form include: MCL 700.5215(a), MCL 700.5314(b), MCL 700.5408

Government forms are not typically updated often, though when they are, it often happens rather quietly. While Atticus works hard to keep this information about Michigan’s Form PC 644 - Order Regarding Petition For Protective Order up to date, certain details can change from time-to-time with little or no communication.

Step 1 - Download the correct Michigan form based on the name and ID if applicable

Double check that you have both the correct form name and the correct form ID. Some Michigan probate forms can look remarkably similar, so it’s best to double, even triple-check that you’re using the right one! Keep in mind that not all States have a standardized Form ID system for their probate forms.

Step 2 - Complete the Document

Fill out all relevant fields in Form PC 644, take a break, and then review. Probate and estate settlement processes in MI are long enough to begin with, and making a silly error can push your timeline even farther back. No thank you!

Note: If you don’t currently know all of the answers and are accessing Form PC 644 online, be sure to avoid closing the browser tab and potentially losing all your progress (or use a platform like Atticus to help avoid making mistakes).

Step 3 - Have Form PC 644 witnessed or notarized (if required)

Some States and situations require particular forms to be notarized. If you have been instructed to get the document notarized or see it in writing on the document, then make sure to hire a local notary. There are max notary fees in the United States that are defined and set by local law. Take a look at our full guide to notary fees to make sure you aren’t overpaying or getting ripped off.

Step 4 - Submit Order Regarding Petition For Protective Order to the relevant office

This is most often the local probate court where the decedent (person who passed away) is domiciled (permanently resides) or the institution involved with this particular form (e.g. a bank). Some offices allow you to submit forms online, other’s don’t, and we while we generally recommend going in-person to expedite the process, sometimes that simply isn’t an option.

It’s also a generally good idea to establish a positive working relationship with any probate clerk (unfortunately there’s enough people & process out there making things more difficult and unnecessarily confusing for them), so a best practice is to simply ask the probate clerk proactively exactly how and where they’d prefer you to submit all forms.

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Different probate forms or processes can require different deadlines or response times for completing the appropriate form.

While some steps in the process are bound to specific deadlines (like petitioning for probate, having to submit an inventory of assets, or filing applicable notices to creditors and beneficiaries), many probate forms or processes are not tied to a specific deadline since the scope of work can vary based on situational factors or requirements involved.

Either way, there are a bunch of practical reasons why personal representatives should work to complete each step as thoroughly and quickly as possible when completing probate in Michigan.

5 reasons you should submit PC 644 as quickly as possible:

1. The sooner you begin, the faster Michigan can allow heirs and beneficiaries to get their share of assets subject to probate. Acting promptly can also decrease the costs & overall mental fatigue through an otherwise burdensome process.
   
   Helpful Context: What’s the Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Assets?

2. In general, creditors of an estate usually have around 3-6 months from the time you file notice to creditors to file any claims for debt against the deceased’s assets. If they don’t, then that debt is forfeited (and more importantly, the executor won’t be held personally responsible). So doing this sooner means you have a better idea of who is owed what and ensures you won’t get a surprise collector months later.

3. Not filing a will within 30 days (on average) could mean that the probate process proceeds according to intestate laws (laws that govern what happens to someone's stuff without a will) or is subject to unnecessary supervision by the probate court. And if you aren't directly related to the deceased (a.k.a. next of kin), this could also mean you lose your inheritance.

4. It’s important to file any necessary state tax returns on behalf of the deceased or estate by the following tax season in Michigan. If you don’t, you could owe penalties and interest. This also includes any necessary federal tax returns such as Forms 1040, 1041, or even a Form 706 estate tax return.

5. If a house in the State of Michigan is left empty (or abandoned) for a while, insurance can get dicey. For example, if the house burns down and no one has been there for a year, an insurance company may get out of paying your claim.

If you’re not using Atticus to get specific forms, deadlines, and timelines for Michigan probate, then try and stay as organized as possible, pay close attention to the dates mentioned in any correspondence you have with the State’s government officials, call the local Michigan probate clerk or court for exact answers regarding Form PC 644, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Order Regarding Petition For Protective Order is one of the many probate court forms available for download through Atticus.

It may also be available through some Michigan probate court sites, such as . In order to access the latest version, be updated with any revisions, and get full instructions on how to complete each form, check out the Atticus Probate & Estate Settlement software or consider hiring a qualified legal expert locally within Michigan.

While Atticus automatically provides the latest forms, be sure to choose the correct version of Form PC 644 - Order Regarding Petition For Protective Order f using any other site or resource in order to avoid having to re-complete the form process and/or make another trip to the Michigan probate court office.

Order Regarding Petition For Protective Order is a .pdf, so opening it should be as simple as clicking “View Form” from within the Atticus app or by clicking the appropriate link found on any Michigan-provided government platform. Once you’ve opened the form, you should be able to directly edit the form before saving or printing.

Here’s the text, verbatim, that is found on Michigan Form PC 644 - Order Regarding Petition For Protective Order. You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

1. Date of hearing:Judge: Bar no. DateJudge PC 644 (9/07) ORDER REGARDING PETITION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER In the matter of Do not write below this line - For court use only Approved, SCAO FILE NO. AddressCityStateZipTelephone no. Attorney name (type or print) Bar no. ORDER REGARDING PETITION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER MCL 700.5215(a), MCL 700.5314(b), MCL 700.5408 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION THE COURT FINDS: 2. Notice of hearing was given to or waived by all interested persons. 3. The individual is not in need of a protective order. 4. Upon presentation of clear and convincing evidence, the individual is in need of a protective order because s/he is unable to manage his/her property and business affairs effectively due to mental illness.mental deficiency.physical illness or disability. chronic use of drugs.chronic intoxication.confinement. detention by a foreign power.disappearance.other: and a. the individual has property that will be wasted or dissipated unless proper management is provided. orb. money is needed for the support, care, and welfare of the individual or those entitled to be supported by the individual and that protection is necessary or desirable to obtain or provide the money. 5. Upon presentation of clear and convincing evidence, the minor individual is in need of a protective order because the minor: a. owns money or property that requires management or protection that cannot otherwise be provided. b. has or may have business affairs that may be jeopardized or prevented by the person's minority. c. needs money for support and education, and protection is necessary or desirable to obtain or provide money. 6. A protective order is necessary to authorize, direct, or ratify the following transaction that is necessary or desirable to achieve a security, service, or care arrangement meeting the individual's foreseeable need: 7. It is in the best interests of the individual that a protective order be issued to authorize, direct, or ratify the following contract, trust, or other transaction relating to the individual's property and business affairs: 8. It is in the ward's best interests for the guardian to sell or otherwise dispose of the ward's real property or interest in real property. The guardian should be appointed as special conservator to petition for sale of the real estate. IT IS ORDERED: 9. The petition for protective order isgranted.denied on the merits.dismissed/withdrawn. 10. Other: JIS CODE: OPP