| Court Name |
Livingston County Probate Court |
Court Address
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204 S. Highlander Way, Suite 2 Howell, Michigan 48843
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-517-546-3750 Fax +1-517-552-2510 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://milivcounty.gov/probate/ |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Court costs for Livingston 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 law lets many representatives in Livingston County serve without bond, but the court can order one to protect the estate. The amount is based on the property the representative manages plus expected income. |
| Court History |
Michigan is one of the states with a separate Probate Court in each county. The court serving Livingston County hears estate and guardianship matters. Probate matters for Livingston County are handled by Livingston County Probate Court in Howell. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Livingston County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Livingston 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. |