Menominee County Probate Records
Menominee County probate court records are available at the courthouse in the city of Menominee, Michigan, located in the southwest corner of the Upper Peninsula along the Wisconsin border. The probate court here is part of the 41st Circuit and handles all estate, guardianship, and conservatorship filings for the county. If you are looking for a specific case or need copies of court documents, this page explains how to search for and request Menominee County probate records. Online access is limited, so most searches involve contacting the court by phone or visiting in person.
Menominee County Overview
Menominee County Probate Court Office
The Menominee County Probate Court is at 839 10th Ave. in Menominee. The court handles estates, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and mental health cases for the county. Under MCL 700.1302, the probate court has exclusive jurisdiction over these matters. Staff can check if a case exists and help you with copy requests.
Menominee County sits right on the border with Wisconsin. Residents who live near Marinette, Wisconsin, may also have connections to this court for probate matters involving Michigan property. All filings must follow Michigan rules and use SCAO-approved forms as required by MCL 600.855.
Call (906) 863-9968 for information about Menominee County probate records.
How to Search Menominee County Probate Records
To search for probate court records in Menominee County, visit the courthouse at 839 10th Ave. or call ahead. The clerk can look up cases by name or case number. Most records can be viewed at the counter during business hours. The MiCOURT Case Search tool is a statewide option that may cover some Menominee County cases. It is free for basic data.
Mail requests are accepted at 839 10th Ave., Menominee, MI 49858. Include the person's name, case number if known, payment for copies, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Standard copies cost about $1 to $2 per page. Certified copies are $10 for the first page and $1 per additional page.
The Menominee County website has contact details and information about county services including the probate court.
Visit the county site for court hours and information about Menominee County probate services.
Estate Cases in Menominee County
Estates in Menominee County go through probate when there are assets to distribute. Informal probate costs about $150 to $190 and works for simple, uncontested cases. Formal probate runs $170 to $210 or more and provides full court oversight. Small estates under $15,000 can use the affidavit process under MCL 700.3982.
Inventory fees follow MCL 600.871 and are based on the estate's value. The personal representative has duties under MCL 700.1101, including creditor notification and asset inventory. All filings use SCAO forms from the state forms page.
Guardianship and Conservatorship in Menominee County
Guardianship and conservatorship cases are part of the Menominee County probate court record. Filing costs range from $105 to $495. The court sets hearings and notifies interested parties. You can search existing cases by the name of the ward or guardian. These records are typically public.
The Michigan Legal Help website has free guides on these processes. The State Bar of Michigan can refer you to a probate attorney. The Michigan Courts website has general information about court rules and procedures.
Note: Menominee County follows the same guardianship rules as all other Michigan probate courts.
Filing Probate Documents in Menominee County
Every filing at the Menominee County Probate Court must use SCAO-approved forms. Common forms include PC 558 for informal probate, PC 559 for formal petitions, and PC 560 for letters of authority. The court assigns a case number once your filing is accepted. Keep this number for all future interactions. Electronic filing through MiFILE may be available for some case types. Check with the court to confirm.
Nearby Counties
Probate courts in counties near Menominee: