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Probate Court
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COLLECTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY BY SWORN STATEMENT
or AFFIDAVIT OF DECENDANTS
SUCCESSOR FOR DELIVERY
OF CERTAIN ASSETS OWNED BY DECEDENT
(PURSUANT TO EPIC 700.3983 (1-2)

E.P.I.C. - 700.3983 Collection of personal property by sworn
statement - Sec. 3983 (1) After 28 days after a decedent's death, a
person indebted to the decedent or having possession of tangible
personal property or an instrument evidencing a debt, obligation, stock,
or chose in action belonging to the decedent shall pay the indebtedness
or deliver the tangible personal property or the instrument to a person
claiming to be the decedent's successor upon being presented with the
decedent's death certificate and a sworn statement made by or on behalf
of the successor stating all of the following:
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The estate does not include real property and the
value of the entire estate, wherever located, net of liens and
encumbrances, does not exceed $18,000.00, (as adjusted for cost of
living as provided in MCL 700.1210 - Department of Treasury
publication)
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Twenty-eight (28) days have elapsed since the
decedent's death
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An application or petition for the appointment of a
personal representative is not pending or has not been granted in
any jurisdiction
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HOW TO FILE: complete the form (Affidavit of
Decedent's Successor for Delivery of Certain Assets owned by
Decedent (pc598.pdf)
and have your signature notarized.
Present to the institution where the funds are (i.e. bank, stock
company)
PLEASE NOTE: There is no other court involvement and no
fee when filing.

1092 Newell St. PO Box 885
White Cloud, Michigan 49349
Phone: (231) 689-7270 Fax: (231) 689-7276
Email:
kerrie@co.newaygo.mi.us
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