Estate Planning & Probate in Mackinac County, Michigan

Mackinac 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.

Someone died — settling an estate

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

What to do when someone dies in Mackinac County→

The Probate Process in Mackinac 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 Mackinac County, probate runs through the Probate Court at 100 S. Marley Street, St. Ignace.

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

Probate Court Record

Probate Court

Mackinac County

Address

100 S. Marley StreetSt. Ignace, MI 49781

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing optional
How to file probate in Mackinac County→

Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

Register of Deeds

Mackinac County · Register of Deeds · Mary Jo Savard

Address

100 S. Marley St.St. Ignace, MI 49781

E-recording

Available via CSC, Simplifile, ePNE-recording info →
Visit recorder website →

$30 flat, regardless of page count.

Full recording details →
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Verified September 6, 2026 · Source

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