| Court Name |
Lake County Probate Court |
Court Address
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800 10th St, Suite 300 Baldwin, Michigan 49304
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-231-745-4614 Fax - Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.lakecounty-michigan.com |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Court costs for Lake 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, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
In Lake 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 Lake County is handled by Michigan's dedicated county Probate Court, which has jurisdiction over estates and guardianships. Lake County Probate Court, located in Baldwin, handles probate administration for Lake County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Lake County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Lake 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. |