| Court Name |
Clare County Probate Court |
Court Address
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225 W. Main St Harrison, Michigan 48625
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-989-539-7109 Fax +1-989-539-7229 Email givenj@clareco.net
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| Court Website |
https://clareco.net/department/courts/ |
| Local Rules |
https://clareco.net/department/courts/ |
| Court Forms |
https://clareco.net/department/courts/ |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Clare County probate matters depend on the type of case and the documents filed. Current fee schedules are published by the court and linked above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| 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 Clare 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 Clare County are handled there. Clare County Probate Court, located in Harrison, handles probate administration for Clare County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Clare County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Clare County estate has heirs who cannot be found, those heirs generally must be identified before distribution. We can point you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for families and attorneys. We also write the probate bonds themselves, including executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Michigan, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |