Downtown Jackson firm founded in 1901 by former Jackson County Probate Court Judge George H. Curtis. Guides personal representatives and trustees through administration and litigates will and trust contests, power-of-attorney abuse, breach of fiduciary duty and joint-account disputes. Initial meetings are billed hourly, in person, by phone or by Zoom.
Jackson is in Jackson County.
Probate in Jackson County
Probate Court Record
Jackson County Probate Court
Jackson County
Phone
Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM-11:30 AM and noon-4:00 PM; Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 AM-11:30 AM and noon-2:00 PM
Office
312 South Jackson Street, 1st Floor, Jackson, MI 49201
Website
Filing in person
Walk-ins accepted
Self-represented filing
Allowed
Self-help forms
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Verified October 15, 2026 · Source
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