Warren and Plymouth firm serving southeastern Michigan since 1992. Represents trustees, personal representatives, guardians, and conservators in trust and estate administration, handles will and trust disputes, and prepares estate and trust tax returns. Warren attorney Joseph Langlois is also a Certified Public Accountant.
St. Clair Shores is in Macomb County.
More Trust Litigation Firms in Macomb County
Sterling Heights and Warren firm in Macomb County serving the Tri-County area. Handles probate when a personal representative must petition the court for authority, and contests to a will or trust over mental capacity, undue influence or fraud, and prepares wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives and deeds. Offers a free initial phone consultation.
Shelby Township elder-law office serving Macomb County and Oakland County communities such as Troy and Rochester Hills. Handles probate and probate litigation, including will contests, trust disputes over administration and trustee removal, estate disputes over distribution and creditor claims, and contested guardianships and conservatorships. Consultations in person or by Zoom.
Probate in Macomb County
Probate Court Record
Macomb County Probate Court
Macomb County
Phone
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-noon and 1:00 PM-4:30 PM
Office
40 North Main Street, 5th Floor, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
Website
Filing in person
Walk-ins accepted
Self-represented filing
Allowed
Self-help forms
How to file probate in Macomb County →
Verified October 15, 2026 · Source
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Forms for Planning and Settling an Estate in Michigan
Free Michigan forms to plan or settle an estate: a will, trust, powers of attorney, TOD deed and the probate forms. Prepare each form for Michigan.
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Free calculators and checklists to plan or settle an estate in Michigan: will and trust costs, probate, executor pay and taxes. Run each tool for Michigan.
How Do I Settle a Trust?
Settling a trust in Michigan happens outside court: the trustee acts under the state's Uniform Trust CodeMCL 700.7101 et seq.Verified Oct 17, 2026View source, notifies the beneficiaries within 63 daysMCL 700.7814, 700.7905; MCL 700.7109Verified Sep 15, 2026View source, then pays the debts and distributes under the trust's terms.
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What's Fair Trustee Compensation?
In Michigan, trustee compensation follows "reasonable compensation" (UTC § 708 or equivalent)Mich. Comp. Laws § 700.7708Verified Sep 18, 2026View source unless the trust instrument sets a different amount.
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How Do I Settle an Estate?
Settling an estate in Michigan: the personal representative files the estate inventory within 91 daysMCL 700.3706, 700.3707, 700.3708Verified Sep 15, 2026View source of appointment; creditors have 4 monthsMCL 700.3801, 700.3803, 700.3804, 700.3805, 700.3806; MCR 5.208, MCR 5.106Verified Oct 18, 2026View source to present claims; a simple estate closes in 5 months to 7 months.
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