Berrien County Probate Court
Michigan
In Berrien County, Michigan, you file a probate case with the Berrien County probate court at 811 Port Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085. You can reach the court at 269-983-7111. Below you'll find 6 filing fees, 62 downloadable Michigan probate forms and the office hours.
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Filing Fees
Berrien County, Michigan
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Starting an Estate, Conservatorship, Guardianship, or Name Change | $175 plus an additional $12.00 for one certified copy of the Letters |
| Accounts, motions, and petitions | $20 |
| Small Estate Petition | approximately $25 |
| Certified copies of Letters | approximately $12 per certified copy |
| To deposit a Will for safekeeping | $25 |
| Petition and Order to Open Safe Deposit Box | $10.00 plus $11.00 for a certified copy of the Order |
Judges & Officers
Probate Forms Library
62 Michigan probate forms (plus 44 federal forms).
Federal forms (IRS, SSA, VA) · 44
Probate in Berrien County
- Simple probate
- 5-7 months
- Complex estate
- 12-24 months
- Michigan small estate limit
- $25,000
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Additional Notes
The Berrien County Probate Court is located in the trial court at 811 Port Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085. The Probate Court is located on the 4th floor of the courthouse. The Berrien County Probate Court has jurisdiction over deceased probate estates, trusts, mental health, registrations of foreign births, guardianships, and conservatorships.
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Common Questions
Where do I file probate in Berrien County, Michigan?
File with the Berrien County probate court at 811 Port Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085. The court's phone number is 269-983-7111.
How much does it cost to file probate in Berrien County?
The fees we have on record for the Berrien County probate court are: Starting an Estate, Conservatorship, Guardianship, or Name Change: $175 plus an additional $12.00 for one certified copy of the Letters; Accounts, motions, and petitions: $20; Small Estate Petition: approximately $25; Certified copies of Letters: approximately $12 per certified copy; To deposit a Will for safekeeping: $25; and Petition and Order to Open Safe Deposit Box: $10.00 plus $11.00 for a certified copy of the Order. Other fees may apply; confirm the current amounts with the clerk before you file.
When is the Berrien County probate court open?
Listed office hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
How long does probate take in Michigan?
A simple probate in Michigan usually takes about 5-7 months. A complex estate can take 12-24 months. In Michigan, creditors with claims from before the death have four months after the notice to creditors is published. A known creditor gets one month after being sent notice if that's later. Without proper notice, the limit is three years after the death (MCL 700.3803).
Is there a small estate option in Michigan?
Michigan's small estate limit is $25,000. Estates under the limit may be settled with a simpler procedure than full probate; the Michigan probate guide explains when it applies.
Where can I get probate forms for Berrien County?
This page links 62 Michigan probate forms you can download as PDFs, listed under Probate Forms Library.
Probate Attorneys
The closest we list to this court
Sara Nicholson
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP
Kalamazoo · 48 mi
Mark Harder
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP
Holland · 51 mi
Lauretta (Laurie) Murphy
Miller Johnson
Grand Rapids · 72 mi