Estate Planning & Probate in Iron County, Michigan

Iron County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. This page points you to the right path—planning ahead, or settling an estate at the Probate Court.

The Probate Process in Iron 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 Iron County, probate runs through the Probate Court at 2 S. Sixth Street, Suite 10, Crystal Falls. E-filing here is required, not optional — true in only 5 Michigan counties.

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Probate Court Record

Probate Court

Iron County

Address

2 S. Sixth Street, Suite 10Crystal Falls, MI 49920

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Central Time)
Paper filing availableE-filing required for attorneys
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

Register of Deeds

Iron County · Clerk/Register · Amy Donati

Address

2 South Sixth Street, Suite 11Crystal Falls, MI 49920

Fax

(906) 875-0658

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm

E-recording

Available
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$30 flat, regardless of page count.

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Verified September 6, 2026 · Source

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