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Eaton County, Michigan Probate Court

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Court Name Eaton County Probate Court
Court Address
1045 Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, Michigan 48813
Contact Info Phone (517) 543-7500 Ext. 1277     Fax +1-517-543-8439
Email probate@eatoncounty.org
Court Website https://www.eatoncounty.org/451/Probate-Court
Local Rules https://www.eatoncounty.org/451/Probate-Court
Court Forms https://www.eatoncounty.org/451/Probate-Court
Court Fees Filing fees for Eaton 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 In Eaton 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 Eaton County is handled by Michigan's dedicated county Probate Court, which has jurisdiction over estates and guardianships. Eaton County Probate Court, located in Charlotte, handles probate administration for Eaton County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Eaton County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested.
Additional Information When a Eaton 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.

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