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Probate Court

Gogebic County

Michigan

906-667-0421

Phone

906-667-0421

Fax

906-663-4660

Website

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In Gogebic County, Michigan, you file a probate case with the Gogebic County probate court at 200 N. Moore St., Bessemer, MI 49911. You can reach the court at 906-667-0421. Below you'll find 1 filing fee, 96 downloadable forms and the office hours.

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Court Location & Contact

Address

200 N. Moore St., Bessemer, MI 49911

Fax

906-663-4660

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Filing Fees

Gogebic County, Michigan

Fee TypeAmount
Petition for Probate—

Judges & Officers

HA
Hon. Anna Rose Talaska

Probate Forms Library

96 fillable forms. Scroll the list to see them all.

1041 — Accumulation Distribution for Certain Complex TrustsfederalDownload
1041-T — Allocation of Estimated Tax Payments to BeneficiariesfederalDownload
1041 — Alternative Minimum Tax — Estates and TrustsfederalDownload
Application For Burial BenefitsfederalDownload
SSA-4 — Application for Child's Insurance BenefitsfederalDownload
SF 2800 — Application for Death Benefits (CSRS)federalDownload
SF 3104 — Application for Death Benefits (FERS)federalDownload
Application For DIC, Survivors Pension And/Or Accrued BenefitsfederalDownload
SS-4 — Application for Employer Identification NumberfederalDownload
706 — Application for Extension of Time To File a Return and/or Pay U.S. Estate TaxesfederalDownload
SSA-10 — Application for Widow's or Widower's Insurance BenefitsfederalDownload
1041 — Beneficiary's Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc.federalDownload
1041 — Capital Gains and Losses (Estates and Trusts)federalDownload
706-CE — Certification of Payment of Foreign Death TaxfederalDownload
FE6 — Claim for Death Benefits (FEGLI)federalDownload
VA40-1330 — Claim For Standard Government Headstone Or MarkerfederalDownload
SF 2818 — Continuation of Life Insurance Coverage as AnnuitantfederalDownload
FE7 — Designation Of Beneficiary (FEGLI)federalDownload
SF 2823 — Designation Of Beneficiary Federal Employees' Group Life InsurancefederalDownload
FS 5336 — Disposition of Treasury Securities Belonging to a Decedent's Estate Being Settled Without AdministrationfederalDownload
8855 — Election To Treat a Qualified Revocable Trust as Part of an EstatefederalDownload
1041 — Estimated Income Tax for Estates and TrustsfederalDownload
706 — Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax (Form 706)federalDownload
706-GS — Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Return for DistributionsfederalDownload
706-GS — Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Return for TerminationsfederalDownload
8971 — Information Regarding Beneficiaries Acquiring Property From a DecedentfederalDownload
56 — Notice Concerning Fiduciary RelationshipfederalDownload
706-GS — Notification of Distribution From a Generation-Skipping TrustfederalDownload
1041-V — Payment Voucher (Estate or Trust)federalDownload
I-360 — Petition For Amerasian, Widow(er), Or Special ImmigrantfederalDownload
2848 — Power of Attorney and Declaration of RepresentativefederalDownload
FS 1455 — Request By Owner or Person Entitled to Payment for Reissue of United States Savings BondsfederalDownload
706 HAS — Request for Discharge From Personal Liability Under IRC 2204 or 6905federalDownload
4810 — Request For Prompt Assessment Under Internal Revenue Code Section 6501(d)federalDownload
FS 1522 — Special Form of Request for Payment of United States Savings and Retirement SecuritiesfederalDownload
SSA-721 — Statement of Death by Funeral DirectorfederalDownload
1310 — Statement of Person Claiming Refund Due a Deceased TaxpayerfederalDownload
706-NA — U.S. Estate Tax Return for Nonresident Not a Citizen of the U.S.federalDownload
706-QDT — U.S. Estate Tax Return for Qualified Domestic TrustsfederalDownload
1041 U — U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and TrustsfederalDownload
1041-A — U.S. Information Return Trust Accumulation of Charitable AmountsfederalDownload
706-A — United States Additional Estate Tax ReturnfederalDownload
706 UNITED — United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax ReturnfederalDownload
709 — United States Gift (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax ReturnfederalDownload
PC-571 — Acceptance of AppointmentstateDownload
PC-558 — Application for Informal Probate and/or Appointment of Personal Representative (Testate/Intestate)stateDownload
PC-570 — Bond of FiduciarystateDownload
PC-592 — Certificate of CompletionstateDownload
PC-555 — Demand for NoticestateDownload
PC-572 — Letters of Authority for Personal RepresentativestateDownload
PC-599 — Memorandum of Administrative ClosingstateDownload
PC-601 — Memorandum of Conference To Correct DeficiencystateDownload
4350 — mi-probate-benchbook.pdf - Michigan CourtsOne Court of JusticestateDownload
MICHIGAN'S PROBATE COURT SYSTEMOne Court of JusticestateDownload
MC-278 — Motion To Modify Order For MediationstateDownload
MC-276 — Motion To Remove Case From MediationstateDownload
PC-573 — Notice of Appointment and Duties of Personal RepresentativestateDownload
PC-600 — Notice of DeficiencystateDownload
PC-562 — Notice of HearingstateDownload
PC-575 — Notice of Informal Probate (No Personal Representative Appointed)stateDownload
PC-589 — Notice of Intent to Close Estate Administration and Terminate Personal Representative's AuthoritystateDownload
MC-29 — Notice of Intent To Destroy Discovery MaterialsstateDownload
PC-557 — Notice of Intent to Request Informal Appointment of Personal RepresentativestateDownload
PC-576 — Notice Regarding Attorney FeesstateDownload
MC-275 — Notice Regarding Court Selected MediatorstateDownload
PC-574 — Notice to Creditors, Decedent's EstatestateDownload
PC-578 — Notice to Known CreditorsstateDownload
PC-581 — Notice to Spouse of Rights of Election and Allowances, Proof of Service, and ElectionstateDownload
PC-609 — OrderstateDownload
PC-585B — Order Allowing Account(s)stateDownload
PC-602 — Order Appointing Special Fiduciary Suspending Powers of FiduciarystateDownload
PC-554 — Order Determining Heirs, Separate ProceedingsstateDownload
MC-30 — Order For Case EvaluationstateDownload
PC-595 — Order for Complete Estate SettlementstateDownload
PC-597 — Order of DischargestateDownload
MC-277 — Order On Motion To Remove Case From MediationstateDownload
PC-605 — Order Regarding Appointment of Personal RepresentativestateDownload
PC-618 — Personal Representative Notice to Friend of the CourtstateDownload
PC-551 — Petition and Order to Open Safe-Deposit Box to Locate Will or Burial DeedstateDownload
PC-593 — Petition for Complete Estate SettlementstateDownload
PC-559 — Petition for Probate and/or Appointment of Personal Representative (Testate/Intestate)stateDownload
PC-604 — Petition for Removal of Personal Representative and Appointment of Successor (Estate Not Closed)stateDownload
PC-560 — Petition for Supervised Administration after Previous AdjudicationstateDownload
PC-585A — Petition to Allow Account(s)stateDownload
PC-553 — Petition to Determine Heirs, Separate ProceedingsstateDownload
Probate Court Records: Questions and AnswersOne Court of JusticestateDownload
PC-564 — Proof of ServicestateDownload
PC-563 — Publication of Notice of HearingstateDownload
PC-588 — Receipt of Distributive Share, Personal PropertystateDownload
PC-649 — Receipt of Ward And DischargestateDownload
PC-568 — Register's StatementstateDownload
Retention of PROBATE CASE RECORDSOne Court of JusticestateDownload
PC-552 — Safe-Deposit Box Certificate and ReceiptstateDownload
PC-582 — Selection of Homestead Allowance and Exempt PropertystateDownload
MC-279 — Stipulation For MediationstateDownload
PC-590 — Sworn Closing Statement, Summary Proceeding, Small EstatesstateDownload

How Probate Works in Gogebic County

Probate in Gogebic County, Michigan

The Gogebic County Probate Court handles all matters related to the estates of deceased persons, including the validation of wills, appointment of executors and administrators, and the supervised distribution of assets. If you need to file for probate in Gogebic County, MI, this guide covers what you need to know.

What Is Probate?

Probate is the legal process of settling a deceased person's estate. It involves validating the will (if one exists), identifying and inventorying assets, paying debts and taxes, and distributing remaining property to heirs and beneficiaries. In Michigan, the probate court in each county oversees this process.

When Is Probate Required in Michigan?

Probate is generally required when:

  • The deceased owned real estate solely in their name

  • The estate contains assets above Michigan's small estate threshold

  • There are disputes among heirs or creditors

  • Assets are not held in a trust or joint tenancy

Steps to File for Probate in Gogebic County

  1. Locate the will (if one exists) and gather the death certificate

  2. File a petition with the Gogebic County Probate Court to open probate

  3. Notify heirs and creditors as required by Michigan law

  4. Inventory the estate — identify all assets, debts, and liabilities

  5. Pay debts and taxes — settle outstanding obligations from estate funds

  6. Distribute remaining assets — according to the will or state intestacy laws

  7. Close the estate — file a final accounting with the court

How Long Does Probate Take?

In Michigan, probate typically takes 6 to 18 months depending on the complexity of the estate. Simple estates with no disputes may be resolved faster, while contested wills or complex asset distributions can take longer.

Do You Need a Probate Attorney?

While Michigan does not always require an attorney for probate, it is strongly recommended, especially for estates with significant assets, real estate, business interests, or potential disputes. A local probate attorney familiar with Gogebic County Probate Court procedures can help navigate the process efficiently.

Resources

For more information about the probate process, visit the Gogebic County Probate Court directly or consult with a local probate attorney. You can also explore tools like EverSettled for step-by-step estate settlement guidance.

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Office Hours

Monday-Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Common Questions

Where do I file for probate in Gogebic County, MI?

Probate petitions for estates in Gogebic County are filed at the Gogebic County Probate Court. Contact the court directly for filing instructions and office hours.

How much does probate cost in Gogebic County?

Probate filing fees in Gogebic County, Michigan vary based on the estate value and type of petition. Contact the probate court clerk for the current fee schedule.

How long does probate take in Michigan?

Probate in Michigan typically takes 6 to 18 months. Timeline depends on estate complexity, creditor claims, and whether the will is contested.

Can I avoid probate?

Assets held in trusts, joint tenancy, or with designated beneficiaries (like life insurance and retirement accounts) can pass outside of probate. Consult with an estate planning attorney for strategies specific to your situation.

Do I need a lawyer for probate in Gogebic County?

While not always legally required in Michigan, a probate attorney is recommended for most estates, especially those involving real estate, business interests, or potential disputes among heirs.

What happens if someone dies without a will?

When someone dies intestate (without a will) in Michigan, their assets are distributed according to state intestacy laws. The Gogebic County Probate Court will appoint an administrator to manage the estate.

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