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Wayne County Probate Court

Wayne County Probate Court — Detroit, Michigan

Contact Information

CourtWayne County Probate Court
AddressColeman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Avenue, 13th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226
Phone(313) 224-5706
HoursMon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
WebsiteCourt website →
E-FilingFile online → Required

Filing Fees

Common probate filing fees for Wayne 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

Judges

NameTitle
David Braxton Chief Judge
Freddie G. Burton Jr. Judge
Terrance A. Keith Judge

Local Rules & Notes

Wayne County Probate Court is the largest probate court in Michigan, processing approximately 15,000 new cases annually. E-filing through MiFILE is required. The Register of Wills is on the 13th floor.

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

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