What We Handle
The Probate Court manages:
- Estates, trusts, guardianships, and conservatorships for minors, adults, and those with developmental disabilities
- Delayed Registrations of Foreign Birth
- Legal name changes
- Mental health proceedings
- Secret marriages
- Wills for safekeeping
- Petitions for Protective Orders, usually a one-time request for actions like settlement approvals
- Civil actions involving trusts, estates, or fiduciaries related to Probate Court
Forms and Resources
Access forms here.
How to Pay
- At the Probate Court window: cash, check, money order, or credit/debit card
- Online: Pay with credit/debit (Pay Location Code: A000SV)
- By phone: 888-604-7888 (Pay Location Code: A000SV)
- By mail: Probate Court, 212 Paw Paw Street, Suite 220, Paw Paw, MI 49079
Please include the file number or case name with your payment to ensure proper processing. Note: There is a service fee for credit/debit card payments.
Michigan Legal Help
Michigan Legal Help is here for those handling legal issues without a lawyer. It offers resources to help you understand your situation and prepare for court. You can find Do-It-Yourself tools to create court forms. Please note, this website does not provide legal advice and is not a replacement for a lawyer.
