| Court Name |
7th Probate Court |
Court Address
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301 State St. Charlevoix, Michigan 49720
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| Contact Info |
Phone - Fax - Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.charlevoixcounty.org/the_7th_probate_court/index.php |
| Local Rules |
By Court Order, individuals entering the Courthouse are to abide by specific court rules including no electronic devices and no weapons. |
| Court Forms |
All filings must be submitted on SCAO approved forms if one exists. |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Charlevoix 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. Closed on major holidays. |
| Summary of Services |
Michigan follows the Uniform Probate Code, so a bond is often waived by the will or by the interested persons. The court may require one to protect an estate in Charlevoix County, and when required the amount reflects the value of property under the representative's control plus expected income. |
| Court History |
In Michigan, each county has a Probate Court. Estate administration, guardianships, and conservatorships for Charlevoix County are handled there. 7th Probate Court, located in Charlevoix, handles probate administration for Charlevoix County. Case information for Charlevoix County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
Some Charlevoix 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. |