Macomb County Probate Court Case Search & Records 2026

Official Macomb County probate guide

Search Macomb County MI Probate Court Records, Estates, Guardianships & Case Information

Use official Macomb County, Michigan Probate Court resources to search estate, trust, guardianship, conservatorship, protective proceeding and commitment case information, find court forms, check fees, request records, and confirm the correct Mount Clemens courthouse location.

🏛️ Probate Court in Mount Clemens 📂 Case lookup available 🧾 Forms and estate packets Updated 2026
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Find the Right Macomb County Probate Court Path

Choose what you need below. Macomb County Probate Court users usually need case lookup, estate filing information, guardianship or conservatorship forms, probate fees, records requests, hearing information, or official court contact details.

📂 Search probate case records

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Use this for: estate, trust, guardianship, conservatorship and other probate case information.

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Best official path: Macomb County Probate Court’s Case Lookup, which searches the Probate Court party name index.

Important: search results may include the case number and judge assigned to the case, but official copies or certified records may require a separate court request.

⚠️ Official first: Use Macomb County Probate Court’s own website and case lookup before relying on private record sites.
At a glance

Macomb County MI Probate Court Quick Facts

Macomb County Probate Court has jurisdiction over decedent estates, guardianships, conservatorships, protective proceedings and commitment proceedings. The court provides online information for case lookup, records requests, decedent estates, forms and estate packets, judges, probate fees and general probate court information.

🏛️CourtProbate CourtMacomb County, MI
📍LocationMount Clemens40 N Main St, 5th Floor
📞Phone586-469-5290Probate Court
🕘Hours8:00–12:001:00–4:30 Mon–Fri
⚠️Filing cutoff4:00 PMEmergency by 3:00 PM
Important: Macomb County Probate Court states that filings are not accepted after 4:00 p.m., filings are not accepted by email or fax, and emergency filings must be filed in person by 3:00 p.m. Always confirm current rules before filing.
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What This Macomb County Probate Court Guide Covers

Official court basics

Official Macomb County Probate Court Path

For Macomb County, Michigan probate search intent, start with the official Macomb County Probate Court website. The court’s official page provides the core resources for case lookup, records requests, decedent estates, forms, fees, judges and probate information.

Do not confuse Macomb County Probate Court with private background-check websites, unrelated Michigan county courts, or general court search pages. Probate matters involving estates, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, protective proceedings and commitment proceedings should begin with the official Macomb County Probate Court resources.

Case lookup

Use the official Case Lookup link to search the Probate Court party name index for estate, trust, guardianship and other case information.

Estate matters

Use Decedent Estates and Forms and Estate Packets for opening estates, inventories, small estates and personal representative responsibilities.

Guardianship

Use the adult guardianship, adult conservatorship, minor guardianship and developmentally disabled guardianship resources.

Fees

Use the Probate Court Fees page to confirm current filing fees, copy fees, letters fees and inventory fee information.

Record search

How to Search Macomb County Probate Court Records Online

Macomb County Probate Court provides a Case Lookup link for searching the Probate Court’s party name index. The official page explains that users can look up estate, trust, guardianship and other case information, and that search results may include the case number and judge assigned to the case.

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Start with the official Probate Court page

Open the Macomb County Probate Court website and use the official Case Lookup link instead of a private search website.

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Search by name or case detail

Search using the party name, estate name, decedent name, fiduciary name, case number, or other available identifying information.

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Confirm the case type

Probate files may involve estates, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, protective proceedings, mental health matters or other probate categories.

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Contact the court for official records

If you need certified copies, letters of authority, file copies, hearing information or restricted records, contact Macomb County Probate Court directly.

Estates and wills

Opening a Decedent Estate in Macomb County Probate Court

Macomb County Probate Court provides estate resources and form packets for opening a decedent estate, preparing an inventory, handling real estate sale or transfer issues, and small estate procedures. Michigan probate matters often require state court forms plus local Macomb County instructions.

Opening an estate

Use this path when a decedent’s estate needs a personal representative, court file, letters of authority, or probate administration.

Small estates

Use this path when the estate may qualify for Michigan small estate procedures, including Petition and Order for Assignment.

Inventory

Macomb County provides inventory instructions and links to estate inventory forms. Inventory fees may apply based on gross estate value.

Real estate

Use the sale or transfer of real estate resources when a decedent estate requires court approval or probate real property action.

Filing tip: Do not use outdated forms, another county’s forms, or private templates without checking Macomb County Probate Court’s official forms and the Michigan court form index.
Guardianship

Macomb County Guardianship and Conservatorship Information

Macomb County Probate Court handles guardianships, conservatorships, protective proceedings and related matters. Guardianship cases can involve incapacitated adults, minors, developmentally disabled individuals, annual reports, physician reports, proof of service, notices and court hearings.

Adult guardianship

Use this path for petitions involving an alleged incapacitated adult and personal decision-making authority.

Adult conservatorship

Use this path when financial management, assets, property or protective order authority may be needed.

Minor guardianship

Use the minor guardianship packet for full minor guardianships, limited guardianships, notices and required supporting documents.

Reports and duties

Guardians and conservators may have ongoing court duties, including reports, accounts, proofs of service and fiduciary responsibilities.

Forms and filing

Macomb County Probate Forms and Estate Packets

The official Forms and Estate Packets page organizes probate forms by subject matter, including opening a decedent estate, inventories, small estates, adult guardianship, adult conservatorship, minor guardianship and related probate filing topics.

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Forms and Estate Packets

Use this Macomb County page for local probate form packets organized by subject matter.

Open Forms Page
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Decedent Estates

Use this court section for estate filing guidance and decedent estate information.

Open Estate Info
Official State

Michigan Probate Forms

Use Michigan courts’ probate court forms index for statewide official probate forms.

Open Michigan Forms
Fees and costs

Macomb County Probate Court Filing Fees

The official Probate Court Fees page lists principal probate fees, including fees for guardianship, conservatorship, protective orders, decedent estates, trust supervision, civil actions, filings, claims, wills for safekeeping, small estates, certified letters and copy charges.

Guardianship

Listed fee: $175.

Conservatorship

Listed fee: $175.

Decedent estate

Listed fee: $175 plus inventory fee.

Small estates

Listed fee: $25 plus inventory fee.

Certified Letters of Authority

Listed fee: $12 for each copy.

Photocopies

Listed fee: $1 per page for photocopies of court documents.

Fee warning: Court costs can change and some estate matters also include inventory fees based on gross estate value. Verify the current Macomb County Probate Court fee page before filing or ordering copies.
Records and copies

Records Requests, Certified Copies and Letters of Authority

Online case lookup can help identify a probate case, but official use often requires court-issued copies, certified copies, Letters of Authority or other documents. Banks, title companies, financial institutions, agencies and attorneys may require certified records rather than a basic online search result.

Certified Letters

Ask whether you need certified Letters of Authority for a personal representative, guardian or conservator.

Case file copies

Use the case number, party name, estate name and judge information when requesting copies.

Restricted records

Some protected-person, mental health, minor, confidential or sealed records may not be fully available online.

Filing methods

The court states that filings are not accepted by email or fax, so confirm proper filing and request procedures before submitting documents.

Map and location

Macomb County Probate Court Map and Location

Macomb County Probate Court is located at 40 North Main Street, 5th Floor, Mount Clemens, MI 48043. The court’s listed phone number is 586-469-5290. Confirm hours, filing cutoffs and department instructions before visiting.

Most searched questions

Macomb County Probate Court FAQs

Where is Macomb County Probate Court located?

Macomb County Probate Court is located at 40 North Main Street, 5th Floor, Mount Clemens, MI 48043.

What is the phone number for Macomb County Probate Court?

The listed Probate Court phone number is 586-469-5290.

How do I search Macomb County probate cases?

Use the official Macomb County Probate Court Case Lookup to search the Probate Court party name index for estate, trust, guardianship and other probate case information.

What types of cases does Macomb County Probate Court handle?

The court handles decedent estates, guardianships, conservatorships, protective proceedings, commitment proceedings, trusts and other probate matters within its jurisdiction.

What are Macomb County Probate Court hours?

The court lists public hours as Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The main court page also notes filings are not accepted after 4:00 p.m.

Can I file Macomb County Probate Court documents by email or fax?

The official court page states that filings are not accepted by email or fax. Confirm current filing procedures directly with the court before submitting documents.

How much is a guardianship filing in Macomb County Probate Court?

The official Probate Court Fees page lists the guardianship fee as $175. Fees can change, so verify the current fee page before filing.

How much does it cost to open a decedent estate?

The official fees page lists a decedent estate fee of $175 plus an inventory fee. The inventory fee is based on gross estate value.

Disclaimer: This guide is for public information only and is not legal advice. Always verify current filing rules, fees, forms, records access, copy requirements, hearing procedures and office hours directly with Macomb County Probate Court.

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