Closing Procedures -
Minor Conservatorships
Checklist

Note: to terminate the minor conservatorship before the minor turns 18, or to nominate a new conservator to replace the current conservator, use PC 676 Petition to Terminate/Modify Conservatorship; the conservator will also be required to file a final account.

1. If the former minor (who is now at least 18 years old) signs a consent and receipt, the conservatorship may be closed after the hearing. If this option is used, fill out the following forms:
   a. PC 648m, Minor Conservatorship – Final Account, Waiver and Consent, and Order
   b. PC 649, Receipt of Ward and Discharge
   
   
2. If the former minor does not sign a consent and receipt, fill out the following forms:
   a. PC 585a, Petition to Allow Account(s)
   b. PC 583, Account of Fiduciary, Short Form (indicate on the form that this is a final account)
   or
   PC 584, Account of Fiduciary, Long Form (indicate on the form that this is a final account)
   
   
3. To terminate the minor conservatorship before the minor turns 18, or to nominate a new conservator to replace the current conservator, fill out the following forms:
   a. PC 676, Petition to Terminate/Modify Conservatorship
   b. PC 585a, Petition to Allow Account(s)
   c. PC 583, Account of Fiduciary, Short Form (indicate on the form that this is a final account)
   or
   PC 584, Account of Fiduciary, Long Form (indicate on the form that this is a final account)
   Important Note: You MUST use these forms; you cannot draft your own documents.
   
   
4. Click here to find out how you can file your petition
   
   
5. Submit your completed documents to the Court in the order listed above (as one PDF if submitting electronically):
   
   
6. Filing Fee
   i. $20 Filing Fee
   ii. If you file electronically or by fax, you will receive a notification to pay with the amount of your total fees, once your filing has been accepted.
   iii. Fees can be paid:
   
   1.) electronically via ePayment online or
   2.) via mail by CHECK (no out-of-state checks)or MONEY ORDER
   3.) Make checks payable to: “Wayne County Probate Court”
   4.) Mail checks/money order along with a letter with your case # referencing what the payment is for to:
   
   Wayne County Probate Court
   1305 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
   2 Woodward Ave.
   Detroit, MI 48226
   
   Note: Once accepted for filing refunds will not be given.
7. Hearing Date
   i. Once fee is paid you will be sent notice of hearing information, including ZOOM instructions.
   ii. You must serve a copy of the petition and the hearing information on all the interested persons.
   iii. All hearings are being conducted by ZOOM.
   iv.You must attend the ZOOM hearing or your petition will be dismissed.
   

 

Rev. 2\22