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Berrien County probate forms
Download the probate forms for the Berrien County probate court in Michigan. We list 10 forms, grouped by purpose, with short notes on what they're for, and each links to the official source. File completed forms with the Berrien County probate court at 811 Port Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085.
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General information, not legal advice. Forms change, so check the official source for the current version. Which forms you need depends on the case, for example whether there's a will or the estate has no will (intestate). The court clerk can tell you which ones apply. The notes under each form describe the document. They aren't instructions.
Forms to fill out and file (6)
PC634 — (PC 634) Annual Guardianship Report (Adult)
Reports annually on the condition and well-being of a legally incapacitated adult ward by their guardian.
Official source: courts.michigan.govPC654 — (PC 654) Annual Guardianship Report (Minor)
Reports annually on the physical, mental, and financial condition of a minor ward by their guardian.
Official source: courts.michigan.govPC558 — Application for Informal Probate and/or Appointment of Personal Representative (PDF)
Applies to the court for probate of a will and/or appointment of a personal representative.
Official source: courts.michigan.govPC551 — Petition and Order to Open Safe-Deposit Box to Locate Will or Burial Deed (PDF)
Petitions the court for an order to open a safe-deposit box to locate a will or burial deed.
Official source: courts.michigan.govPC548 — Release Will Held for Safekeeping (PC 548)
Used to request the release of a will that has been deposited with the probate court for safekeeping.
Official source: courts.michigan.govPC565 — Testimony to Identify Heirs (PDF)
Provides sworn testimony to identify the legal heirs of a deceased person's estate.
Official source: courts.michigan.gov
Guides and checklists (4)
Handbook For Conservators Of Adults
Provides guidance and information for individuals serving as conservators in Michigan probate courts.
Official source: mi-berriencounty.civicplus.comPetition And Order To Open Safe Deposit Box
Official source: mi-berriencounty.civicplus.comPC 558 — Self Help Legal Resources Handout - Informal Estate Proceedings (PDF)
Provides self-help legal resources and guidance for initiating and managing informal probate estate proceedings.
Official source: mi-berriencounty.civicplus.comPC598 — Self Help Legal Resources Handout - Small Estate Affidavit (PDF)
Offers self-help legal resources and instructions for using a Small Estate Affidavit to transfer assets without formal probate.
Official source: mi-berriencounty.civicplus.com
Where to file
Berrien County Probate Court
811 Port Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085
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