| Court Name |
Grand Traverse County Probate Court |
Court Address
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280 Washington St, Suite 223 Traverse City, Michigan 49684
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-231-922-6862 Fax +1-231-922-4458 Email probate@gtcountymi.gov
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| Court Website |
https://www.gtcountymi.gov/474/Probate-Court |
| Local Rules |
https://www.gtcountymi.gov/474/Probate-Court |
| Court Forms |
https://www.gtcountymi.gov/474/Probate-Court |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Grand Traverse 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 |
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 Grand Traverse 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 Grand Traverse County are handled there. Grand Traverse County Probate Court, located in Traverse City, handles probate administration for Grand Traverse County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Grand Traverse County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Grand Traverse 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. |