Estate Planning & Probate in Luce County, Michigan

Most Luce County estate questions come down to one fork: avoid probate before a death, or work through it after one. This page points you to the right path—planning ahead, or settling an estate at the Probate Court.

The Probate Process in Luce 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 Luce County, probate runs through the Probate Court at 407 W. Harrie Street, Newberry.

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Probate Court Record

Probate Court

Luce County

Address

407 W. Harrie StreetNewberry, MI 49868

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing optional
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

Register of Deeds

Luce County · Register of Deeds · Sharon J. Price

Address

407 W. Harrie St.Newberry, MI 49868

Fax

(906) 293-5553

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm (vault by appointment only, 8:00am-3:30pm)
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$30 flat, regardless of page count.

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Verified September 6, 2026 · Source

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