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Kalamazoo County Probate Court

Kalamazoo County Probate Court — Kalamazoo, Michigan

Contact Information

CourtKalamazoo County Probate Court
Address1536 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Phone(269) 383-8666
Fax(269) 383-8685
HoursMon 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Tue 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Wed-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
WebsiteCourt website →
E-FilingFile online → Required

Filing Fees

Common probate filing fees for Kalamazoo County. Fees may change; verify with the court before filing.

Open Estate (Informal/Formal)$175.00
Small Estate / Petition for Assignment$25.00
Guardianship Petition$175.00
Conservatorship Petition$175.00
Trust Registration$25.00

Judges

NameTitle
Curtis J. Bell Judge
Gary C. Giguere Jr. Chief Judge

Local Rules & Notes

Tuesday opening is 9:00 AM (not 8:00 AM). Civil/Probate Division merged in 2025.

Filing Probate in Kalamazoo County

Michigan probate cases are filed in the county where the deceased person lived. If you need to open an estate, petition for guardianship or conservatorship, or file a trust dispute in Kalamazoo County, The Legacy Law Firm handles probate cases across Michigan.

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