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Kalamazoo Probate Court Records, Case Index, Forms and Filing Guide
Use this mobile-friendly guide to find the Kalamazoo County Probate Court Index, case records, Gull Road Justice Complex address, phone, hours, map, decedent estate forms, filing fees, inventory fee guidance, certified copy notes and official Michigan probate resources.
Select what you need and use the official county or Michigan court resource. This guide is informational and does not replace official instructions or legal advice.
Kalamazoo Probate Court Quick Lookup
Court: Kalamazoo County Probate Court
Address: Gull Road Justice Complex, 1536 Gull Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Online index: Use the official Probate Court Index; images are not available online through the index.
Quick Answer: Kalamazoo Probate Court Case Search and Records
Kalamazoo County Probate Court is located at Gull Road Justice Complex, 1536 Gull Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49048. The official phone number is 269-383-8666, and the county lists hours as Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Use the official Kalamazoo County Probate Court Index for online case information. The index shows case detail, fiduciaries and document entries, but the county states that images are not available online through the index.
Last reviewed: May 2026. Probate fees, forms, hours and case access rules can change, so verify details with the Probate Court before filing or ordering records.
Kalamazoo Probate Court Guide Table of Contents
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Kalamazoo Probate Court Address, Phone Number, Hours and Map
Kalamazoo County Probate Court official address
The court contact section lists the Probate Court at Gull Road Justice Complex, 1536 Gull Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Use this address for courthouse visit planning, map directions and in-person record access.
Kalamazoo Probate Court phone number and hours
The county lists the Probate Court phone as 269-383-8666 and hours as Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Always confirm holiday closures, lunch-hour policies and department-specific instructions before visiting.
Gull Road Justice Complex probate visitor note
The Probate Court is located at the Gull Road Justice Complex. Visitors should prepare for courthouse procedures, security rules and possible document review at the Probate Court counter.
Kalamazoo County Probate Court Index Search Online
Kalamazoo County Probate Court Index case search
The Probate Court Index is the main online resource for searching probate case information. The county states that case information is current when entered by the Probate Court and available for all cases except sequestered cases.
What the Kalamazoo Probate Court Index shows
The index can show case detail such as case number, type, status, file date and attorney; fiduciary information; and lists of document entries for the case.
What the Kalamazoo Probate Court Index does not show
The county states that images are not available in the online Probate Court Index. To view active case files, closed files or microfilmed records, use the Probate Court office.
Helpful reminder: Use official court pages for final instructions. Court records, fees, forms and public access rules can change without notice.
Kalamazoo County Probate Records: Estates, Guardianships and Court Files
Kalamazoo County probate records by case type
Probate records may include decedent estates, guardianships, conservatorships, trusts, mental health proceedings, developmental disability matters and other probate-related filings.
Kalamazoo probate records from 1832 to present
The county says Kalamazoo Probate Court records begin in 1832, with older records available on microfilm and later case groups accessible in file form or the online index.
Kalamazoo probate court file access limitations
Online index data is provided for convenience and is not a certified court record. Images are not available online through the index, and sequestered cases may not be public.
Helpful reminder: Use official court pages for final instructions. Court records, fees, forms and public access rules can change without notice.
Kalamazoo County Decedent Estate Records and Probate Filing Options
Kalamazoo County decedent estate probate options
The county decedent estate page explains Petition for Assignment, informal proceedings and formal proceedings as routes for opening or administering estates.
Kalamazoo estate case search by decedent name
Search by the decedent's legal name, case number, filing year, personal representative name or attorney when available. Try spelling variations if no result appears.
Kalamazoo estate documents and letters of authority
Estate records may include applications, petitions, Testimony to Identify Heirs, Register's Statement, Acceptance of Appointment and Letters of Authority.
Helpful reminder: Use official court pages for final instructions. Court records, fees, forms and public access rules can change without notice.
Kalamazoo Small Estate Petition for Assignment and Inventory Fee Guide
Kalamazoo Petition for Assignment small estate route
The county explains that Petition for Assignment may be used when the balance of the gross estate, after funeral and burial expense considerations and liens, is within the applicable adjusted limit.
Kalamazoo small estate assets to list
The county instructs filers to list available information about assets, including bank details, stocks and bonds, vehicles and legal descriptions for real estate rather than just street addresses.
Kalamazoo small estate fee reminder
The county page notes a $25 filing fee, certified copy fees for each Order for Assignment and an inventory fee based on the inventory amount. Verify current totals before filing.
Helpful reminder: Use official court pages for final instructions. Court records, fees, forms and public access rules can change without notice.
Kalamazoo Informal Probate Application and Personal Representative Forms
Kalamazoo informal probate application
Informal proceedings begin with an Application for Informal Probate and/or Appointment of Personal Representative and related papers when appropriate.
Kalamazoo informal probate forms
The county references forms including PC 558, MC 97, PC 565, PC 568, PC 571, MC 97a and PC 572, plus a death certificate and original will if applicable.
Register's Statement and personal representative authority
If granted, the Register signs the Register's Statement, and the personal representative becomes qualified after filing Acceptance of Appointment and any required bond.
Helpful reminder: Use official court pages for final instructions. Court records, fees, forms and public access rules can change without notice.
Kalamazoo Formal Probate Petition, Hearing and Letters of Authority
Kalamazoo formal probate petition
Formal proceedings begin with a Petition for Probate and/or Appointment of Personal Representative and related papers when a court hearing or judicial order is needed.
Kalamazoo formal probate hearing and notice
After a hearing with proper notice or full waiver and consent, a probate judge may enter an order admitting a will, determining heirs and appointing a personal representative.
Formal probate letters of authority
After the formal order, the personal representative qualifies by filing Acceptance of Appointment and any required bond, then proceeds with administration until the estate is ready to close.
Helpful reminder: Use official court pages for final instructions. Court records, fees, forms and public access rules can change without notice.
Kalamazoo Guardianship and Conservatorship Probate Court Records
Kalamazoo guardianship records
Guardianship records may involve appointment, reports, care decisions, fiduciary duties, annual reporting and court review for minors, adults or persons with developmental disabilities.
Kalamazoo conservatorship records
Conservatorship matters may involve money, property, inventories, accounts, restricted accounts, authority to expend funds and protected individual assets.
Guardian and conservator search tip
Search by ward name, guardian name, conservator name, case number or filing year if the index supports those fields. Sensitive cases may be limited or sequestered.
Helpful reminder: Use official court pages for final instructions. Court records, fees, forms and public access rules can change without notice.
Kalamazoo Probate Mental Health Contact and Court Information
Kalamazoo probate mental health contact
The county lists a Probate Mental Health Contact phone number of 269-383-8665. Use this for Probate Court mental health routing rather than general probation contacts.
Mental health code probate matters
Michigan probate courts may handle proceedings related to mental health treatment and developmentally disabled individuals, but procedures are sensitive and case-specific.
Probate court is not probation
The county warns that the Probate Court has nothing to do with probation. Adult, district and juvenile probation offices have separate phone numbers.
Helpful reminder: Use official court pages for final instructions. Court records, fees, forms and public access rules can change without notice.
Kalamazoo Probate Court Filing Fees, Inventory Fees and Certified Copy Costs
Kalamazoo Probate Court filing fee page
The Kalamazoo Filing & Inventory Fees page explains filing fee notes, electronic filing system fee information and inventory fee calculation guidance.
Michigan probate fee schedule
Michigan Courts publishes probate fee tables. Local pages may link to state fee resources, and filers should confirm the applicable fee before filing.
Inventory fees in Kalamazoo probate cases
The county notes that inventory fees are rounded to the whole dollar and provides an inventory fee calculator link through Michigan Courts.
| Filing area | Common user intent | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Petition for Assignment | Small estate / order for assignment | County page notes $25 filing fee plus certified copy and inventory fees; verify current total. |
| Informal probate | Application for informal probate or appointment | County page notes $175 filing fee plus certified Letters of Authority; verify current total. |
| Formal probate | Petition with hearing or judge order | County page notes $175 filing fee plus certified Letters of Authority; verify current total. |
| Inventory fee | Estate asset value filing | Inventory fee depends on inventory amount and should be calculated from current resources. |
| Certified copies | Orders or Letters of Authority | Certified copy charges may apply per copy or document type. |
Michigan Probate Forms for Kalamazoo County Probate Court Filings
Michigan SCAO probate forms for Kalamazoo County
Use SCAO-approved Michigan probate forms and local Kalamazoo instructions. Forms may include estate, guardianship, conservatorship, mental health and protected personal identifying information documents.
Protected personal identifying information forms
The county decedent estate instructions reference MC 97 and MC 97a for protected personal identifying information, which helps keep sensitive identifiers out of public filings.
Avoid outdated Kalamazoo probate forms
Court forms can change. Use official Michigan court form pages and current Kalamazoo Probate Court instructions instead of old saved PDFs or third-party copies.
Helpful reminder: Use official court pages for final instructions. Court records, fees, forms and public access rules can change without notice.
Certified Copies, Letters of Authority and Probate Record Requests
Certified copies of Orders for Assignment
The county decedent estate page references certified copy costs for Orders for Assignment in the Petition for Assignment process.
Certified copies of Letters of Authority
The county decedent estate page references certified copy fees for Letters of Authority in informal and formal estate proceedings.
How to request Kalamazoo probate certified copies
Provide the case number, party or decedent name, document title, number of certified copies needed and contact information when requesting copies.
Helpful reminder: Use official court pages for final instructions. Court records, fees, forms and public access rules can change without notice.
Older Kalamazoo Probate Records: Microfilm, File Form and Historical Case Access
Kalamazoo probate records from 1832 to 1990
The county states probate records from 1832 to 1990 are available on microfilm.
Kalamazoo probate records from 1990 to 1995
The county states probate records from 1990 to 1995 are still in file form.
Kalamazoo Probate Court Index from 1995 to today
The county states the Probate Court Index represents cases from 1995 to today's date, with active pre-1995 cases also added to the index.
Helpful reminder: Use official court pages for final instructions. Court records, fees, forms and public access rules can change without notice.
Kalamazoo Probate Public Record Disclaimer and Online Index Limits
Kalamazoo online probate index disclaimer
The county says index information is provided for public convenience and that the Probate Court does not certify the authenticity of information contained in the website.
Verify Kalamazoo probate case information
For legal, financial or official use, verify docket information, documents and certification directly with the Probate Court rather than relying only on an online index.
Sequestered cases and unavailable images
The county says all cases except sequestered cases are available through the index, but images are not available online.
Helpful reminder: Use official court pages for final instructions. Court records, fees, forms and public access rules can change without notice.
Step-by-Step Kalamazoo Probate Filing Guide for Estates and Court Records
Step 1: choose the probate filing category
Identify whether the matter is Petition for Assignment, informal probate, formal probate, guardianship, conservatorship, trust, mental health or another probate matter.
Step 2: collect required Kalamazoo probate forms
Use the county instructions and Michigan SCAO forms. Common estate forms may include PC 558, PC 559, PC 565, PC 568, PC 571, PC 572 and protected information forms.
Step 3: confirm filing and inventory fees
Review the Kalamazoo filing and inventory fee page and state probate fee tables before submitting documents or requesting certified copies.
Choose the correct Kalamazoo probate path
Decide whether the matter is Petition for Assignment, informal probate, formal probate, guardianship, conservatorship, trust, mental health or another probate filing.
Search the Probate Court Index first
Check whether a case already exists before opening or requesting records.
Download official forms
Use Michigan SCAO forms and the Kalamazoo decedent estate instructions for the correct form set.
Prepare protected information forms
Use MC 97 or MC 97a where required so sensitive identifiers are handled correctly.
Confirm fees and inventory calculations
Review filing fee notes, inventory fee calculator and certified copy fees before submitting.
File with the Probate Court
Follow court instructions for filing, copies, notices, signatures, bonds and payment.
Track the index and court notices
Monitor document entries, fiduciary information, hearings, notices and closing steps.
Common Kalamazoo Probate Court Search and Filing Mistakes
Searching for Kalamazoo probation instead of probate
The county specifically notes that Probate Court does not handle probation. Use separate probation contacts for adult, district or juvenile probation matters.
Expecting document images in the Probate Court Index
The online index shows case details and entries, but the county says images are not available in the index.
Ignoring microfilm and file-form record groups
Older records may not appear as modern online records. Use microfilm or file-form access at the Probate Court for older cases.
Helpful reminder: Use official court pages for final instructions. Court records, fees, forms and public access rules can change without notice.
Official Kalamazoo Probate Court Links, Forms and Filing Resources
Official Kalamazoo Probate Court website
Use the official county page for court overview, contact details, mission, disclaimers and department links.
Official Kalamazoo Probate Court Index
Use the official index page for case detail, fiduciary information and document entry lists.
Official Kalamazoo filing and inventory fees
Use the local fee page and Michigan court fee resources for current fee guidance.
Official Kalamazoo County Probate Court
Main Probate Court page with court overview, disclaimer, contact and Civil/Probate Division information.
Official Kalamazoo County Probate CourtOfficial Kalamazoo Probate Court Index
Online case index with case detail, fiduciaries and document entries; images are not available.
Official Kalamazoo Probate Court IndexOfficial Filing & Inventory Fees
Local filing fee notes and inventory fee information for Kalamazoo Probate Court.
Official Filing & Inventory FeesOfficial Decedent Estates – Probated
County page explaining Petition for Assignment, informal proceedings and formal proceedings.
Official Decedent Estates – ProbatedMichigan SCAO Court Forms
Official Michigan court forms, including probate forms and protected information forms.
Michigan SCAO Court FormsMichigan Fines, Fees, Costs and Rates
Statewide court fee resource linked by the county fee page.
Michigan Fines, Fees, Costs and RatesNearby Probate Search Help: Kalamazoo, Portage, Parchment, Comstock and Oshtemo
Kalamazoo probate court records near me
Visitors from Kalamazoo city usually begin with the Probate Court at the Gull Road Justice Complex or the online Probate Court Index.
Portage Michigan probate records
Portage residents in Kalamazoo County should normally use Kalamazoo County Probate Court resources for county probate matters.
Comstock, Parchment and Oshtemo probate search
Searchers from Kalamazoo County communities should use the county Probate Court Index and local court instructions for county-level probate matters.
Helpful reminder: Use official court pages for final instructions. Court records, fees, forms and public access rules can change without notice.
Kalamazoo Probate Court Topical Authority Keyword Support
This section expands common search intents with helpful explanations so users can find records, forms, fees, copies and index information without leaving the page confused.
Kalamazoo County probate court case lookup
Use the official index and search with party names, case number, filing date, fiduciary name or attorney information when available.
Kalamazoo probate records by decedent name
For estates, start with the decedent's full legal name and then try middle initials, alternate spellings and filing years.
Kalamazoo Probate Court fiduciary information
The online index can include fiduciary information, which may identify personal representatives, guardians, conservators or other fiduciaries.
Kalamazoo Probate Court document entry index
The online index can list document entries, but users should remember that images are not available through the public index.
Kalamazoo County letters of authority
Letters of Authority may be needed when a personal representative must deal with banks, title companies, vehicles, accounts or estate property.
Kalamazoo petition for assignment
Petition for Assignment can be used in certain smaller estate circumstances when requirements under Michigan law and county instructions are met.
Kalamazoo informal probate application
Informal probate may be appropriate when the Register can act on the application and appoint a personal representative without formal hearing steps.
Kalamazoo formal probate petition
Formal probate may be needed when a judicial determination, court hearing, notice or order is required.
Kalamazoo probate inventory fee
Inventory fees depend on estate value and should be calculated using the correct current inventory fee resource.
Kalamazoo probate certified copies
Certified copies may be required for Orders for Assignment, Letters of Authority or other official probate records.
Kalamazoo guardianship case search
Search guardianship records carefully because some personal or sensitive information may be restricted or sequestered.
Kalamazoo conservatorship filing records
Conservatorship records may involve property management, inventories, accounts and protective orders.
Kalamazoo mental health probate court
Mental health proceedings are sensitive. Use the Probate Mental Health Contact listed by the county for routing questions.
Kalamazoo County probate forms
Use official Michigan SCAO forms and Kalamazoo local instructions to avoid outdated forms or missing attachments.
Kalamazoo probate filing office
Active case files, closed files and microfilmed records may be viewed at the Probate Court office at 1536 Gull Road.
Kalamazoo microfilm probate records
Older probate records from 1832 through 1990 may require microfilm access rather than modern online case search.
Kalamazoo Probate Court Index from 1995
The online index represents cases from 1995 through today's date, plus active pre-1995 cases added to the index.
Kalamazoo county probate public service disclaimer
The court states the website is a public service and does not certify authenticity of the website information.
Kalamazoo probate vs probation
Probate Court does not handle probation, so probation-related calls should go to the separate probation departments listed by the county.
Kalamazoo County Civil/Probate Division
The county page notes a Civil/Probate Division and explains that in 2025 the Circuit Court Civil Division was moved under Probate Court.
Kalamazoo Probate Court FAQ: Case Search, Records, Fees and Forms
Where is Kalamazoo County Probate Court located?
Kalamazoo County Probate Court is located at the Gull Road Justice Complex, 1536 Gull Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49048.
What is the Kalamazoo County Probate Court phone number?
The Probate Court phone number listed by the county is 269-383-8666.
What are Kalamazoo County Probate Court hours?
The county lists Probate Court hours as Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
How do I search Kalamazoo County probate cases online?
Use the Kalamazoo County Probate Court Index. The county says the index includes case detail, fiduciary information and document entry indexes, but not images.
How far back do Kalamazoo probate records go?
The county says probate records begin in 1832. Records from 1832 to 1990 are available on microfilm, records from 1990 to 1995 are still in file form, and the online index represents cases from 1995 to today's date.
Does the Kalamazoo Probate Court Index show document images?
No. The county’s Probate Court Index page says images are not available through the online index.
Where can active, closed or microfilmed probate files be viewed?
The county says active case files, closed files and microfilmed records may be viewed at the Probate Court at 1536 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Where do I find Kalamazoo probate filing fees?
Use the county Filing & Inventory Fees page and Michigan court fee resources. Confirm the current total with the Probate Court before filing.
What is the fee for a Kalamazoo small estate Petition for Assignment?
The county’s decedent estate page states that Petition for Assignment fees include a $25 filing fee, certified copy fees for Orders for Assignment, and inventory fees based on the inventory amount. Confirm current amounts before filing.
What is the Kalamazoo informal probate filing fee?
The county’s decedent estate page states informal proceedings include a $175 filing fee, described as $150 plus a $25 electronic filing system fee, plus certified copy fees for Letters of Authority. Confirm current costs before filing.
What is the Kalamazoo formal probate filing fee?
The county’s decedent estate page states formal proceedings include a $175 filing fee, described as $150 plus a $25 electronic filing system fee, plus certified copy fees for Letters of Authority. Confirm current costs before filing.
Does Kalamazoo Probate Court handle probation?
No. The county Probate Court page specifically notes that Probate Court has nothing to do with probation and provides separate contacts for adult, district and juvenile probation.
Where can I find Michigan probate forms for Kalamazoo cases?
Use official Michigan SCAO probate forms and any local Kalamazoo County instructions linked from the Probate Court pages.
Can the Probate Court give legal advice?
No. Court information may discuss legal issues, but it is not legal advice. For legal strategy, speak with a Michigan probate attorney.
What should I have before calling Kalamazoo Probate Court?
Have the decedent name, case number if known, filing year, document type, fiduciary name, and whether you need plain information, certified copies or filing instructions.
What is the Probate Mental Health contact phone number?
The Kalamazoo County Probate Court page lists the Probate Mental Health Contact phone as 269-383-8665.
Important Disclaimer for Kalamazoo Probate Court Information
This page is an informational guide created to help users locate official Kalamazoo County probate resources. It is not legal advice, does not replace the official county or Michigan Courts websites, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Always verify legal requirements, deadlines, fees and procedures directly with Kalamazoo County Probate Court or a qualified Michigan probate attorney.