Estate Planning & Probate in Clare County, Michigan

There are two reasons people look up Clare 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 Clare 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 Clare 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 Clare County, probate runs through the Probate Court at 225 W. Main Street, Harrison.

Full Clare Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →

Probate Court Record

Probate Court

Clare County

Address

225 W. Main StreetHarrison, MI 48625

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing optional
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

Register of Deeds

Clare County · County Clerk/Register of Deeds · Lori Mott

Address

225 W. Main St.Harrison, MI 48625Mailing: PO Box 438, Harrison, MI 48625

Fax

(989) 539-6166

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm (vault searching 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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