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Otsego County, Michigan Probate Court

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Court Name Otsego County Probate Court
Court Address
800 Livingston Blvd, Suite 1C
Gaylord, Michigan 49735
Contact Info Phone +1-989-731-0201     Fax -
Email jchudzinski@otsegocountymi.gov
Court Website https://www.otsegocountymi.gov
Local Rules -
Court Forms -
Court Fees Court costs for Otsego 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 - 4:30 PM
Summary of Services A bond may be ordered for an estate in Otsego County even though Michigan often allows waiver. When required, the amount covers the controlled property plus the income expected during administration.
Court History The county Probate Court is Michigan's forum for estates, administering probate, guardianships, and conservatorships for Otsego County. Otsego County Probate Court, located in Gaylord, handles probate administration for Otsego County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Otsego County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested.
Additional Information Some Otsego 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.

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Probate Bonds for Otsego County

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