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Oakland County Probate Court

Oakland County Probate Court — Pontiac, Michigan

Contact Information

CourtOakland County Probate Court
Address1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone(248) 858-0260
Fax(248) 858-0261
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
WebsiteCourt website →
E-FilingFile online → Required

Filing Fees

Common probate filing fees for Oakland 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
Daniel A. O'Brien Judge
Kathleen A. Feeney Judge
Linda S. Hallmark Chief Judge

Local Rules & Notes

Oakland County requires mandatory e-filing through MiFILE. The court has a self-help center on the first floor for unrepresented parties. Guardianship cases require a physician or psychologist report filed with the petition.

Filing Probate in Oakland 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 Oakland County, The Legacy Law Firm handles probate cases across Michigan.

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