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Probate Court
Probate Court has jurisdiction over the following:
- Adoption Services
- Conservatorships
- Decedent's Estates
- Guardianships
- Mental Health
- Guardianships
- Name Changes
- Registration of Foreign Births
- Wills
See the county holiday schedule for office closings.
Attorneys and the Probate Court
There is no legal requirement that people use an attorney for probate proceedings; however, it is highly recommended. Probate proceedings of all types can be complex and difficult to understand. Be aware that clerks, by judicial decision of the Supreme Court of the State of Michigan, are not permitted to practice law or give legal advice. The State Bar of Michigan has a lawyer referral service.
A Note Regarding Probation:
Since the Probate Court receives many inquiries for the "probation department," it is worth noting that Probate Court has NOTHING to do with probation. Please note the proper numbers listed in the contacts below.
Contacts
| Department |
Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Circuit Court Probation |
517-264-4580 |
| District Court Probation |
517-264-4681 |
| Juvenile Court Probation |
517-264-4622 |
| Estate Division |
517-264-4614 |
| Family Division / Juvenile Unit |
517-264-4622 |
DISCLAIMER:
This website was created by Lenawee County Probate Court as a public service. All information on this site is intended to be accurate, complete and timely; however, neither the Court nor Lenawee County warrants the accuracy of the information contained herein, nor are they responsible for any errors or omissions, and they assume no liability for its use. While the information on this site may be about legal issues, it is not intended as legal advice. This site includes links to other sites on the Internet. The Court and County do not endorse any linked sites nor do they assume any responsibility for the content or availability of those sites.
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