Michigan Probate Statistics
Compare county-level filing fees, e-filing access, and probate process signals across Michigan. Use the statewide view to spot local differences, then confirm the county page before filing.
Data for all 83 Michigan counties, most recently verified May 16, 2026.
Average Filing Fee
$150
County averages are directional only. Always confirm the live county fee schedule before filing.
Average Small Estate Fee
$25
Other fee categories often capture summary or simplified administration cost differences.
Filing fees are only part of the cost. Estimate total probate costs with the Michigan fee calculator.
Where the Filing Fee Differs
83 of the 83 counties with a captured fee charge $150. No county in this dataset charges a different amount.
See every countyAll 83 counties: filing fees, e-filing status, and creditor periods
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| County | Filing Fee | Small Estate Fee | E-Filing | Creditor Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcona | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Alger | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Allegan | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Alpena | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Antrim | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Arenac | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Baraga | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Barry | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Bay | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Benzie | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Berrien | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Branch | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Calhoun | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Cass | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Charlevoix | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Cheboygan | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Chippewa | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Clare | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Clinton | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Crawford | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Delta | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Dickinson | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Eaton | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Emmet | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Genesee | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Gladwin | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Gogebic | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Grand Traverse | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Gratiot | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Hillsdale | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Houghton | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Huron | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Ingham | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Ionia | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Iosco | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Iron | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Isabella | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Jackson | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Kalamazoo | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Kalkaska | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Kent | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Keweenaw | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Lake | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Lapeer | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Leelanau | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Lenawee | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Livingston | $150 | $25 | ✓ (Required) | 4 mo |
| Luce | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Mackinac | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Macomb | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Manistee | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Marquette | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Mason | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Mecosta | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Menominee | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Midland | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Missaukee | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Monroe | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Montcalm | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Montmorency | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Muskegon | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Newaygo | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Oakland | $150 | $25 | ✓ (Required) | 4 mo |
| Oceana | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Ogemaw | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Ontonagon | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Osceola | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Oscoda | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Otsego | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Ottawa | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Presque Isle | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Roscommon | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Saginaw | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Sanilac | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Schoolcraft | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Shiawassee | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| St. Clair | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| St. Joseph | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Tuscola | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Van Buren | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Washtenaw | $150 | $25 | ✓ (Required) | 4 mo |
| Wayne | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
| Wexford | $150 | $25 | ✓ Available | 4 mo |
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Information current as of May 31, 2026
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