| Court Name |
Alpena County Probate Court |
Court Address
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719 W. Chisholm St, Suite 4 Alpena, Michigan 49707
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-989-354-9650 Fax +1-989-354-9782 Email probatecourt@alpenacounty.org
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| Court Website |
https://www.alpenacounty.org/544/Probate-Court |
| Local Rules |
https://www.alpenacounty.org/544/Probate-Court |
| Court Forms |
https://www.alpenacounty.org/544/Probate-Court |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Alpena County probate filings are set by the court and depend on the documents involved. See the official links above for the current schedule. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
In Alpena County, a fiduciary can frequently serve without bond under Michigan law when the will or the heirs allow it. The court retains authority to require a bond, sized to controlled property plus anticipated income. |
| Court History |
Probate for Alpena County is handled by Michigan's dedicated county Probate Court, which has jurisdiction over estates and guardianships. Alpena County Probate Court, located in Alpena, handles probate administration for Alpena County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Alpena County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Alpena County estates cannot close until missing or unknown heirs are located and notified. If that applies to your case, we can refer you to licensed investigators across the country who specialize in heir searches. When you are ready for the bond itself, we issue executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Michigan, often the same day. Apply online to begin. |