The creditor claim period of 4 monthsMCL 700.3801, 700.3803, 700.3804, 700.3805, 700.3806; MCR 5.208, MCR 5.106Verified Sep 15, 2026View source runs from the first publication of the creditor notice, which follows the executor's appointment. A claim not presented in time is barred. Every claim is barred 36 monthsMCL 700.3801, 700.3803, 700.3804, 700.3805, 700.3806; MCR 5.208, MCR 5.106Verified Sep 15, 2026View source after the date of death, whether or not notice was given.

Within 91 daysMCL 700.3706, 700.3707, 700.3708Verified Sep 15, 2026View source of the personal representative's appointment.

The personal representative closes an unsupervised estate by filing a Sworn Statement to Close Unsupervised Administration (Form PC 591) under MCL 700.3954, certifying that notice to creditors was published and the claim period expired, the estate is fully administered and distributed, a copy of the statement was sent to all distributees and unbarred claimants, and a full written account was furnished to affected distributees; no hearing or court order is requiredMCL 700.3951, 700.3952, 700.3953, 700.3954, 700.3956, 700.3958Verified Sep 15, 2026View source.

A person named as personal representative who will not serve renounces the appointment before anyone is appointed; the instrument is a written renunciation filed with the courtMich. Comp. Laws § 700.3203(3)Verified Sep 22, 2026View source. A notary is not requiredMich. Comp. Laws § 700.3203(3); § 700.3310; MCR 5.309(C)(1); SCAO PC 567 (9/04)Verified Sep 22, 2026View source.