Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 700. Estates and Protected Individuals Code § 700.4101

(a) “Local administration” means administration by a personal representative appointed in this state under an appointment proceeding described in article III.

(b) “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.  1

(c) “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.