Estate Planning & Probate in Eaton County, Michigan
There are two reasons people look up Eaton County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local Probate Court details.
The Probate Process in Eaton 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 Eaton County, probate runs through the Probate Court at 1045 Independence Boulevard, Charlotte.
Full Eaton Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Probate Court
Eaton County
Address
1045 Independence BoulevardCharlotte, MI 48813
Phone
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing optionalSelf-filing allowed
How to file probate in Eaton County→Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Register of Deeds
Eaton County · County Clerk and Register of Deeds · Diana Bosworth
Address
1045 Independence Boulevard, 1st FloorCharlotte, MI 48813
Phone
Fax
(517) 543-4134
Hours
Mon-Thu 8:30am-4:30pm (closed 12:00-1:00pm); closed to public on Fridays
E-recording
Available via CSC, ePN, Simplifile
$15 base recording fee; $3 per additional page; required form fees may include Remonumentation Fee ($4), L-4260 Property Transfer Affidavit (L-4260) ($0); TOD deeds are generally transfer-tax exempt.
Full recording details →Verified June 3, 2026 · Source
Frequently Asked Questions
The Probate Court for Eaton County is located in Charlotte, Michigan. Full address, phone, hours, and e-filing details are listed on this page.
Yes. E-filing is available but optional in Eaton County. Many families filing without an attorney prefer paper filing at the Probate Court; both are accepted.
No. Michigan allows estates under $53,000 to use a Affidavit of Decedent's Successor and skip formal probate. The waiting period is 28 days after death. Use the Michigan probate decision tool to see if the estate qualifies.
When there is no will, Michigan's intestate succession rules decide who inherits. Spouses, children, and parents are prioritized in that order. The Eaton County probate court applies the state rules without variation. See who inherits in Michigan for the exact order.
A revocable living trust is the cleanest way for most families to skip probate entirely. Assets titled to the trust pass to beneficiaries without court involvement, filing fees, or the Eaton County probate docket. Create a revocable trust online to avoid putting your family through this process later.
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