Mich. Comp. Laws § 700.4101: Definitions.

Sec. 4101.

As used in this article:

"Local administration" means administration by a personal representative appointed in this state under an appointment proceeding described in article III.

"Local personal representative" includes a personal representative appointed in this state under an appointment proceeding described in article III and excludes a foreign personal representative who acquires the power of a local personal representative under section 4203.

"Resident creditor" means a person domiciled or doing business in this state that is, or could be, a claimant against a nonresident decedent's estate.