Estate Planning & Probate in Alcona County, Michigan

There are two reasons people look up Alcona County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Start with your situation below; both paths use Alcona County's actual court and recording details.

The Probate Process in Alcona County

Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Alcona County, probate runs through the Probate Court at 106 Fifth Street, Harrisville. The court sits in the 23rd Circuit Court.

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Probate Court Record

Probate Court

Alcona County · 23rd Circuit Court

Address

106 Fifth StreetHarrisville, MI 48740

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM for lunch)
Paper filing availableE-filing optional
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

Register of Deeds

Alcona County · Register of Deeds · Melissa Cordes

Address

106 5th St.Harrisville, MI 48740Mailing: P.O. Box 269, Harrisville, MI 48740

Fax

(989) 724-9459

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm (closed 12:00-1:00pm; recording until 4:00pm)
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$30 flat, regardless of page count.

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Verified September 6, 2026 · Source

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