Search Kent County MI Probate Court Records, Estates, Guardianships & Court Forms
Use official Kent County, Michigan Probate Court resources to search probate name records, check hearing schedules, find court forms, review filing fees, request letters or orders, and confirm the courthouse location before filing.
Choose what you need below. Kent County Probate Court users usually need probate name search, hearing schedules, forms, filing fees, estate filings, guardianship or conservatorship help, or certified letters and orders.
📂 Search probate case or name records
Use this for: probate name search, estate case lookup, guardianship case lookup, conservatorship records, and basic docket details.
Best official path: Kent County Probate Court’s Probate Name Search page and Michigan MiCOURT case search.
Important: some records, certified copies, restricted files, and recent filings may require direct Probate Court assistance.
Kent County MI Probate Court Quick Facts
Kent County Probate Court is the local Michigan probate court for estate administration, wills, guardianships, conservatorships, mental health matters, and related probate filings in Kent County. The court provides official online resources for case search, hearings, forms, fees, letters, orders, interpreters, and virtual courtroom information.
What This Kent County Probate Court Guide Covers
Official Kent County Probate Court Path
For Kent County, Michigan probate search intent, start with the official Kent County Probate Court website. The Probate Court page links to case search, hearing schedule, court forms, filing fees, interpreter requests, inventory calculator, probate fee schedule, and virtual courtroom information.
Do not confuse Kent County Probate Court with the 17th Circuit Court, 61st District Court, private record websites, or court pages from another state. Estate, guardianship, conservatorship, and related probate matters should begin with Kent County Probate Court unless the court directs you elsewhere.
Use Probate Name Search and MiCOURT to look for probate cases and public case information.
Use the official Kent County Probate Court hearing schedule to check scheduled probate matters.
Use the court’s forms page for estate, guardianship, conservatorship, and other probate forms.
Use the court’s fee schedule before filing. Deceased estate application or petition for probate is listed at $187.
How to Search Kent County Probate Court Records Online
Kent County Probate Court provides a Probate Name Search page, and Michigan’s MiCOURT case search may include probate cases depending on the court and case type. Use official tools first, then contact the Probate Court if you need certified copies, restricted records, sealed records, or records that do not appear online.
Start with Probate Name Search
Open the official Kent County Probate Name Search page and search using the strongest available name or case detail.
Try MiCOURT when needed
Michigan’s MiCOURT case search may include probate cases. Search by party name, case number, or court when available.
Verify the case type
Estate, guardianship, conservatorship, mental health, minor, and protected-person matters may have different access rules.
Request official documents
If you need letters of authority, certified copies, orders, or official file copies, use the Probate Court’s request process or contact the court directly.
Kent County Probate Court Hearing Schedule
Kent County Probate Court provides an official hearing schedule resource. Use it to check scheduled hearings, but remember that hearing dates, Zoom details, courtroom assignments, and case settings can change.
Use the official hearing schedule for probate hearing information when available.
The Probate Court uses Zoom video conferencing for virtual courtroom hearings.
New filings or changed hearings may not appear immediately. Confirm important dates directly.
Follow the court’s instructions for in-person, remote, interpreter, and accessibility needs.
Opening an Estate or Probating a Will in Kent County
Kent County Probate Court handles deceased estate proceedings, including formal and informal probate matters. The official fee schedule lists “Deceased Estates – Application/Petition for Probate” at $187 for formal and informal proceedings.
Use this path when a will needs to be admitted and a personal representative may need legal authority.
Use this path when an estate must be opened for property, debts, creditor claims, transfers, or fiduciary authority.
The fee schedule lists Petition and Order for Assignment as $37 plus inventory fee.
Use the official inventory calculator or court fee schedule when estate value affects cost.
Kent County Guardianship and Conservatorship Information
Kent County Probate Court handles guardianship and conservatorship matters. The court provides forms and informational meeting resources for guardians and conservators. Letters in guardianship and conservatorship matters may expire annually, and renewed letters may require completed annual filing requirements.
A guardian may be appointed to make care or personal decisions for a minor or legally incapacitated person.
A conservator may be appointed to manage money, property, or financial affairs for a protected person.
Letters may not be renewed until required annual filing obligations are completed.
The forms page notes certified copies of letters are $12.
Kent County Probate Court Forms and Filing Fees
Kent County Probate Court provides official court forms and a filing fee schedule. Use the forms page before filing estate, guardianship, conservatorship, or other probate paperwork. Use the fee schedule before paying filing fees, copy fees, certification fees, or requesting letters.
Probate Court Forms
Use this section for Kent County Probate Court forms and local filing guidance.
Open Court FormsFee Schedule
Use this page to check current probate filing and request fees.
Open Fee ScheduleInventory Calculator
Use the court’s resources when inventory value affects estate filing costs.
Open Probate ResourcesCertified Copies, Letters of Authority and Probate Orders
Online probate search can help locate a case, but official use often requires court-issued documents. Banks, title companies, agencies, nursing facilities, investment firms, and real estate professionals may require certified letters of authority, certified orders, or official file copies.
Ask whether you need current certified letters for an estate, guardianship, or conservatorship matter.
Certified copies may carry separate fees. The forms page notes certified copies of letters are $12.
Use the court’s request letters/orders resource if you need a court-issued order or certified document.
Some minor, protected person, mental health, sealed, or confidential details may not be publicly available online.
Official Kent County Probate Court Links
MiCOURT Case Search
Michigan court case search portal for available case types.
Open MiCOURTRequest Letters/Orders
Use probate resources to request letters, orders, and official documents.
Open Probate ResourcesKent County Probate Court Map and Location
Kent County Probate Court is located at Kent County Courthouse, 180 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 2500, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The court lists office hours Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, with the front counter open for filings from 9 am to 4 pm.
Kent County Probate Court FAQs
Where is Kent County Probate Court located?
Kent County Probate Court is located at Kent County Courthouse, 180 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 2500, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
What is the phone number for Kent County Probate Court?
The official Probate Court contact page lists the phone number as 616-632-5440 and fax as 616-632-5430.
How do I search Kent County probate records?
Start with the official Kent County Probate Name Search page. You can also check Michigan MiCOURT case search for available probate case information.
What are Kent County Probate Court filing hours?
The court lists Monday through Friday office hours from 8 am to 5 pm, and the front counter is open for filings from 9 am to 4 pm.
How much is a deceased estate probate filing in Kent County?
The official fee schedule lists Deceased Estates – Application/Petition for Probate at $187 for formal and informal proceedings. Always verify the current fee schedule before filing.
Does Kent County Probate Court handle guardianships?
Yes. Kent County Probate Court handles guardianship and conservatorship matters and provides related forms and informational resources.
Can I get certified letters from Kent County Probate Court?
Yes. If you need letters of authority or certified copies, use the court’s request process or contact Probate Court. The forms page notes certified copies of letters are $12.