East Lansing firm with a second office in Mt. Pleasant, practicing in the probate courts of Ingham, Clinton, Eaton, Isabella and other mid-Michigan counties. Represents personal representatives, trustees and beneficiaries in probate and trust administration, from marshalling assets to notice to creditors and estate taxes. Also litigates will contests, trust disputes and undue influence claims.
Mount Pleasant is in Isabella County.
Probate in Isabella County
Probate Court Record
Isabella County Trial Court - Probate Division
Isabella County
Phone
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Office
300 North Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Website
Self-represented filing
Allowed
Self-help forms
How to file probate in Isabella County →
Verified October 15, 2026 · Source
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