Clinton County Probate Court
Michigan
Phone
989-224-5190Website
Official Site →In Clinton County, Michigan, you file a probate case with the Clinton County probate court at 100 E State Street Suite 4300, St. Johns, MI 48879. You can reach the court at 989-224-5190. Below you'll find 8 filing fees, 52 downloadable Michigan probate forms and the office hours.
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Court Location & Contact
Address
100 E State Street Suite 4300, St. Johns, MI 48879
Phone
989-224-5190Filing Fees
Clinton County, Michigan
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Small Estate a/k/a Petition and Order for Assignment | $25 plus inventory fee and $12 certification fee |
| Will filed for Safekeeping | $25 |
| Registration of Trusts | $25 |
| Subsequent Petitions, Motions, Objections | $20 |
| Accounts | $20 |
| Claims | $20 |
| Civil Actions | $175 |
| Letters of Authority | $12 |
Judges & Officers
Probate Forms Library
52 Michigan probate forms (plus 44 federal forms).
Federal forms (IRS, SSA, VA) · 44
Probate in Clinton County
- Simple probate
- 5-7 months
- Complex estate
- 12-24 months
- Michigan small estate limit
- $25,000
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Additional Notes
The Probate Court requires the current State Court approved forms to be filed. Forms change frequently without notice. Hearings are presumed to be conducted via Zoom unless a participant requests to appear in person, is unable to use the technology, or the court determines that videoconferencing is inappropriate. Effective September 9, 2022. The office may be closed on occasion during the lunch hour due to staff shortages; call to verify staff availability.
Office Hours
Common Questions
Where do I file probate in Clinton County, Michigan?
File with the Clinton County probate court at 100 E State Street Suite 4300, St. Johns, MI 48879. The court's phone number is 989-224-5190.
How much does it cost to file probate in Clinton County?
The fees we have on record for the Clinton County probate court are: Small Estate a/k/a Petition and Order for Assignment: $25 plus inventory fee and $12 certification fee; Will filed for Safekeeping: $25; Registration of Trusts: $25; Subsequent Petitions, Motions, Objections: $20; Accounts: $20; and Claims: $20, plus 2 more listed on this page. Other fees may apply; confirm the current amounts with the clerk before you file.
When is the Clinton County probate court open?
Listed office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 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 Clinton County?
This page links 52 Michigan probate forms you can download as PDFs, listed under Probate Forms Library.
Probate Attorneys
The closest we list to this court
Marlaine Teahan
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Lansing · 19 mi
(517) 290-0057 (Mobile)|(517) 377-0869 (Work)