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Sanilac County, Michigan Probate Court

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Court Name Sanilac County Probate Court
Court Address
60 W Sanilac Ave, Room 213
Sandusky, Michigan 48471
Contact Info Phone +1-810-648-3221     Fax +1-810-648-2900
Email See website
Court Website https://www.sanilaccounty.net/publicpages/Entity.aspx?ID=135
Local Rules -
Court Forms -
Court Fees Filing fees for Sanilac 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 - 4:30 PM (closed for lunch Noon - 1:00 PM)
Summary of Services In Sanilac 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 Sanilac County is handled by Michigan's dedicated county Probate Court, which has jurisdiction over estates and guardianships. Sanilac County Probate Court, located in Sandusky, handles probate administration for Sanilac County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Sanilac County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested.
Additional Information When a Sanilac 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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