PC 632 is the Michigan probate court order that records the court's ruling on a petition to appoint a temporary guardian for an alleged incapacitated individual. It is an SCAO-approved form of the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) and carries the court's findings, the appointed guardian's name, the guardian's powers, any bond and the date the temporary guardianship ends. On this page you can fill out PC 632 online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the official form is published by the Michigan courts at courts.michigan.gov.
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What is PC 632?
PC 632, Order Regarding Appointment of Temporary Guardian of Incapacitated Individual, is the Michigan probate court order that states the court's findings on a petition for a temporary guardian and either appoints a temporary guardian of the adult or denies or dismisses the petition.
The form is approved by the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) and cites MCL 700.5312, MCL 700.5313 and MCR 5.403(C). It is headed with the State of Michigan, the county, the court address and telephone number, the file number and the name of the alleged incapacitated individual.
It is built in two parts. Under THE COURT FINDS (lines 2 to 7), the court records whether notice of the hearing was given and which situation supports the ruling: no need for a guardian, an emergency with no other person able to act, a guardian who is not effectively performing duties, or the lack of a qualified, suitable individual so that a nonprofit corporation is appointed. Under IT IS ORDERED (lines 8 to 12), the court grants, denies or dismisses the petition, names the temporary guardian, sets the powers and any bond, and sets a termination date.
The order itself says that the temporary guardian must qualify by filing an acceptance of appointment and may not act until letters of guardianship are issued. A box at the bottom of page 1 is for court use only.
Who needs to file PC 632?
PC 632 is used in a Michigan probate court case in which a petition for appointment of a temporary guardian of an alleged incapacitated individual has been heard. It records the decision of the judge, so the court's ruling is what it contains. The form has a space for the judge's name and bar number at the hearing line, and a block at the end for an attorney's name, bar number, address and telephone number.
- The alleged incapacitated individual is the person named in the heading, and the order says whether notice of the hearing was given to that person.
- The person appointed as temporary guardian is named on line 9 with address and telephone number, and must qualify by filing an acceptance of appointment.
- A nonprofit corporation may be appointed temporary guardian only when the court finds, on line 6, that no qualified, suitable individual is willing to act and the appointment is in the best interest of the adult.
The form does not say who prepares or submits it. Questions about who should prepare the proposed order in your case are for the probate court that has your file.
When to file PC 632
PC 632 is completed when the probate court rules on the petition for appointment of a temporary guardian: the form opens with the date of the hearing (line 1), and the ruling follows. The form prints no separate filing deadline.
Timing rules built into the order itself:
- The temporary guardian is not permitted to act until letters of guardianship are issued (line 10).
- The temporary guardian must qualify by filing an acceptance of appointment (line 9).
- If a bond is required, it must be filed (line 9b); line 6 adds that a personal bond must be filed when a nonprofit corporation is appointed.
- The temporary guardianship ends on the date entered on line 11.
Documents you need
- Acceptance of appointment, filed by the person appointed temporary guardian on line 9 to qualify for the appointment.
- A bond in the amount entered on line 9b, only when the order requires one; a personal bond must be filed when a nonprofit corporation is appointed under line 6.
How to fill out PC 632
Complete the court heading
Enter the county, the court address and telephone number, the file number and the name of the alleged incapacitated individual at the top of page 1.
Enter the hearing details
On line 1, give the date of the hearing and the judge's name and bar number.
Mark the court's findings
Under THE COURT FINDS (lines 2 to 7), check each finding the court makes, such as notice of hearing (line 2), no need for a guardian (line 3), an emergency (line 4), or a guardian not performing duties (line 5). Use line 7 for any other finding.
Record a nonprofit appointment finding
Check line 6 only if there is no qualified, suitable individual willing to act and a nonprofit corporation is appointed as temporary guardian in the adult's best interest. A personal bond must be filed in that case.
State the ruling on the petition
On line 8, check granted, denied on the merits, or dismissed/withdrawn for the petition for appointment of temporary guardian.
Name the temporary guardian
On line 9, type or print the guardian's name, address, city, state, ZIP and telephone number. The guardian qualifies by filing an acceptance of appointment.
Set powers and bond
On line 9a, check all authority granted by law, all authority except as listed, or only the powers listed. On line 9b, enter the bond amount if one must be filed.
Complete lines 10 and 11
Line 10 states that the guardian may not act until letters of guardianship are issued. On line 11, enter the date the temporary guardianship terminates.
Add further orders
Use line 12, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, for any additional order the court makes.
Add date, judge and attorney details
Enter the date and the judge's signature block, then the attorney's name, bar number, address, city, state, ZIP and telephone number in the final block.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check that the findings, the ruling, the guardian's details, the powers, the bond and the termination date agree with each other. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and give it to the court as described under How to submit.
How to submit PC 632
PC 632 is a court order, and the form prints no mailing address, portal or filing channel of its own. It is headed with the county, the court address, the court telephone number and a file number, which tie it to the case file of the Michigan probate court that heard the petition.
- Probate court: the completed order goes to the court identified in the heading. Contact that court for how it accepts proposed orders in your case.
- Court-use area: do not write below the line marked "Do not write below this line - For court use only."
- After the order: the temporary guardian files an acceptance of appointment and any bond the order requires, and letters of guardianship must be issued before the guardian acts.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the court's own channels.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating the temporary guardian as able to act as soon as the order is signed; line 10 says the guardian may not act until letters of guardianship are issued.
- Leaving the termination date on line 11 blank when the guardianship is meant to end on a set date.
- Checking the nonprofit corporation finding on line 6 without addressing the personal bond that the line says must be filed.
- Choosing both "all authority and responsibilities granted and imposed by law" and a limited-powers option on line 9a, which contradict each other.
- Entering a bond on line 9b but leaving the amount off, or entering an amount where no bond is intended.
- Writing in the area below the line marked "Do not write below this line - For court use only."
- Omitting the temporary guardian's address and telephone number on line 9.
Frequently asked questions
What is PC 632?
PC 632 is the Michigan probate court order regarding appointment of a temporary guardian of an incapacitated individual. It records the court's findings, whether the petition is granted, denied or dismissed, the guardian's name and powers, any bond and the date the temporary guardianship ends.
Who completes PC 632?
The form records the judge's ruling, with a hearing line for the judge's name and bar number and a block for an attorney's details. It does not say who prepares it, so ask the probate court handling your case how proposed orders are prepared and accepted.
Can a temporary guardian act right after PC 632 is signed?
No. Line 10 states that the temporary guardian is not permitted to act until letters of guardianship are issued. Line 9 also says the guardian must qualify by filing an acceptance of appointment.
How long does a temporary guardianship under PC 632 last?
It lasts until the date written on line 11, which states that the temporary guardianship shall terminate on that date. The form prints no fixed number of days, so the length is whatever the court enters.
Can PC 632 appoint a nonprofit corporation as guardian?
Yes, in one situation. Line 6 covers a finding that no qualified, suitable individual is willing to act and that appointing a nonprofit corporation is in the adult's best interest. The line adds that a personal bond must be filed.
What powers can the temporary guardian have under PC 632?
Line 9a offers three choices: all authority and responsibilities granted and imposed by law, all authority except as listed, or only the powers listed. The form also states the guardian may consent to formal voluntary mental health treatment unless the individual objects.
Can I fill out PC 632 online?
You can fill out the PC 632 PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of the Michigan courts and does not file the order; it reaches the court only through the court's own channels.
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