Estate Planning & Probate in Midland, Michigan

Most Midland 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 Midland 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 Midland, probate runs through the Probate Court at 301 W. Main Street, Level B, Midland.

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

Probate Court Record

Probate Court

Midland County

Address

301 W. Main Street, Level BMidland, MI 48640

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing optional
How to file probate in Midland County→

Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

Register of Deeds

Midland County · Register of Deeds · Jennifer M. Anway

Address

220 W. Ellsworth St.Midland, MI 48640

Fax

(989) 832-6842

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm (recording 8:00am-4:00pm; vault 8:30am-4:00pm)

E-recording

Available via Simplifile, ePN
Visit recorder website →

$30 flat, regardless of page count.

Full recording details →

Verified September 6, 2026 · Source

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