Estate Planning & Probate in Oakland County, Michigan
Most Oakland County estate questions come down to one fork: avoid probate before a death, or work through it after one. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local Probate Court details.
The Probate Process in Oakland 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 Oakland County, probate runs through the Probate Court at 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Dept 457, Pontiac. E-filing here is required, not optional — true in only 5 Michigan counties.
Full Oakland Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Probate Court
Oakland County
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Phone
Hours
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Register of Deeds
Oakland County · Clerk/Register of Deeds · Lisa Brown
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Phone
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E-recording
$30 flat, regardless of page count.
Full recording details →Verified September 6, 2026 · Source
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