What should I do if I have a check/energy draft for a deceased taxpayer?

Write “VOID” across the face of the check/draft and mail it with a request for replacement, along with the following documents:

1. A Claim for Refund Due a Deceased Taxpayer MI-1310 with death certificate, or
2. Letters of Authority if appointed Personal Representative by the court

Note: Do not use the Authorized Representative Declaration Power of Attorney (form 151) for a deceased taxpayer.

Allow 16 weeks to receive a response for returned checks.

Allow 16 weeks to receive a response for returned energy drafts.

Mail checks to:

Michigan Department of Treasury
Office of Financial Services
P.O. Box 30788
Lansing, MI 48909

Mail drafts to:

Michigan Department of Treasury
P.O. Box 30757
Lansing, MI 48909

Note: Timeframes are estimated and subject to change.