How do I obtain the medical records of a deceased person?

A probate estate must be opened to obtain the medical records of a deceased person.

A formal Petition for Probate and / or Appointment of Personal Representative (PC 559 (PDF)) must be filed and include a request that a special personal representative be appointed. A Muskegon County Probate Court will not appoint a special personal representative on an informal application.

For additional information, view the Decedent Estates page.

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