Estate Planning & Probate in Oscoda County, Michigan

Oscoda County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. Start with your situation below; both paths use Oscoda County's actual court and recording details.

Someone died — settling an estate

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

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The Probate Process in Oscoda 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 Oscoda County, probate runs through the Probate Court at 105 S. Court Street, Mio.

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Probate Court Record

Probate Court

Oscoda County

Address

105 S. Court StreetMio, MI 48647

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing optional
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

Register of Deeds

Oscoda County · Clerk/Register of Deeds · Libby Marsh-Shephard

Address

311 S. Morenci AvenueMio, MI 48647Mailing: PO Box 399, Mio, MI 48647

Fax

(989) 826-1136

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm (closed 12:00-1:00pm)

E-recording

Available via CSC, ePN, Simplifile
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$30 flat, regardless of page count.

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Verified September 6, 2026 · Source

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