Macomb County Probate Court — Address, Fees & Local Rules

Contact Information

Court	Macomb County Probate Court
Address	40 N. Main Street, 5th Floor, Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Phone	(586) 469-5290
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM (filings accepted until 4:00 PM)
Website	Court website →

Filing Fees

Common probate filing fees for Macomb 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

Judges

Name	Title
Carl J. Marlinga	Judge
Sandra A. Harrison	Chief Judge

Local Rules & Notes

Filings are accepted in person or by mail only - not by email or fax, and not after 4:00 p.m. Emergency filings must be submitted in person by 3:00 p.m. Source: macombgov.org, checked August 2026.

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

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