Calhoun County Probate Court
Michigan
In Calhoun County, Michigan, you file a probate case with the Calhoun County probate court at 161 E. Michigan Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49014-4066. You can reach the court at 269-969-6794. Below you'll find 2 filing fees, 54 downloadable Michigan probate forms and the office hours.
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Filing Fees
Calhoun County, Michigan
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Filing and indexing of estates from other counties and states In state (certified copies) | $20.00 |
| Filing and indexing of estates from other counties and states Out of State (certified copies) | $20.00 |
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Probate Forms Library
54 Michigan probate forms (plus 44 federal forms).
Federal forms (IRS, SSA, VA) · 44
Probate in Calhoun County
- Simple probate
- 5-7 months
- Complex estate
- 12-24 months
- Michigan small estate limit
- $25,000
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Battle Creek, MI · under 1 mi from the court
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Additional Notes
MiFile is available for Probate Court. No weapons or cutting instruments are allowed into the Justice Center. Electronic devices, including cell phones, must be in silent mode and stored away prior to entering a court or hearing room. No electronic device or cell phone may be used or visible while in a court or hearing room without permission given by the Judge, Magistrate, or Referee. No audio, video recording, or photography function of a cell phone or electronic device may be used in the court or hearing rooms pursuant to Michigan Court Rule (MCR) 8.115.
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Common Questions
Where do I file probate in Calhoun County, Michigan?
File with the Calhoun County probate court at 161 E. Michigan Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49014-4066. The court's phone number is 269-969-6794.
How much does it cost to file probate in Calhoun County?
The fees we have on record for the Calhoun County probate court are: Filing and indexing of estates from other counties and states In state (certified copies): $20.00; and Filing and indexing of estates from other counties and states Out of State (certified copies): $20.00. Other fees may apply; confirm the current amounts with the clerk before you file.
When is the Calhoun County probate court open?
Listed office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 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 Calhoun County?
This page links 54 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 · 21 mi
Marlaine Teahan
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Lansing · 43 mi
(517) 290-0057 (Mobile)|(517) 377-0869 (Work)