Estate Planning & Probate in Cass County, Michigan

Cass County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. Start with your situation below; both paths use Cass County's actual court and recording details.

Someone died — settling an estate

Filing probate at the Probate Court, what it costs, transferring property, and local attorneys.

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The Probate Process in Cass 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 Cass County, probate runs through the Probate Court at 60296 M-62, Suite 10, Cassopolis.

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Probate Court Record

Probate Court

Cass County

Address

60296 M-62, Suite 10Cassopolis, MI 49031

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing optionalSelf-filing allowed
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

Register of Deeds

Cass County · Clerk/Register of Deeds · Monica McMichael

Address

120 N. Broadway, Suite 200Cassopolis, MI 49031

Fax

(269) 445-4406

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm (closed 12:00-1:00pm)

E-recording

Available via Simplifile
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$30 flat, regardless of page count.

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Verified September 6, 2026 · Source

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