| Court Name |
Wayne County Probate Court |
Court Address
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1305 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, Two Woodward Ave Detroit, Michigan 48226
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-313-224-5706 Fax +1-313-967-4030 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.wcpc.us/ |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Wayne County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open |
Court hours may vary; check website for up-to-date information. |
| Summary of Services |
Michigan law lets many representatives in Wayne 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 Wayne County hears estate and guardianship matters. Wayne County Probate Court, located in Detroit, handles probate administration for Wayne County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Wayne County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Wayne County involves missing or unknown heirs, those heirs usually must be found before the estate can close. We can refer you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for attorneys and personal representatives. Need a probate bond for a matter in Wayne County? We write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Michigan, and most can be quoted and issued the same day. Apply online to get started. |