| Court Name |
Tuscola County Probate Court |
Court Address
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440 N State St Caro, Michigan 48723
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-989-672-3850 Fax - Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.tuscolacounty.org/probate/ |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Tuscola 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 |
| Summary of Services |
In Tuscola 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 Tuscola County is handled by Michigan's dedicated county Probate Court, which has jurisdiction over estates and guardianships. In Caro, Tuscola County Probate Court serves Tuscola County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Tuscola County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Tuscola 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. |