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Leelanau County, Michigan Probate Court

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Court Name Leelanau County Probate Court
Court Address
8527 E Government Center Dr
Suttons Bay, Michigan 49682
Contact Info Phone +1-231-256-9874     Fax -
Email -
Court Website https://www.leelanau.gov/probate.asp
Local Rules https://www.leelanau.gov/probate.asp
Court Forms https://www.leelanau.gov/probate.asp
Court Fees Filing fees for Leelanau 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 - 5:00 PM
Summary of Services In Leelanau 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 Leelanau County is handled by Michigan's dedicated county Probate Court, which has jurisdiction over estates and guardianships. Leelanau County Probate Court, located in Suttons Bay, handles probate administration for Leelanau County. Case information for Leelanau County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search.
Additional Information When a Leelanau 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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