| Court Name |
Montcalm County Probate Court |
Court Address
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625 N State St Stanton, Michigan 48888
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-989-831-7316 Fax +1-989-831-7314 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.montcalm.us/469/Probate-Court |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
https://www.montcalm.us/544/Forms |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Montcalm 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 - 4:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
Michigan law lets many representatives in Montcalm 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 Montcalm County hears estate and guardianship matters. Montcalm County Probate Court, located in Stanton, handles probate administration for Montcalm County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Montcalm County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Montcalm 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. |