Probate Court

Please Note that this is the Probate Court section of the website.  If you need probation services please refer to the following: 

• Circuit Court Probation/Parole
  • Michigan Department of Corrections' Manistee County Parole/Probation
  • Phone: 231-723-7215
• District Court Probation
  • District Court Probation
  • Phone: 231-398-3515
• Juvenile Probation
  • Juvenile Court
  • Phone: 231-723-2573

Jurisdiction

There are many proceedings that fall under the jurisdiction of the Probate Court. The most common proceedings include, but are not limited to the following:

• Probate of Decedent Estates
• Administration of Trusts
• Guardianships
• Conservatorships
• Involuntary Mental Health Treatment
• Deposition of Wills for safe-keeping

Disability Accommodations

To make a request for accommodations for persons with disabilities, please contact the Court at 231-723-3261.

Remote Viewing of Probate Court Hearings

Probate Court Hearings - Remote Viewing