Estate Planning & Probate in Otsego County, Michigan

Most Otsego 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.

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 Otsego 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 Otsego County, probate runs through the Probate Court at 800 Livingston Boulevard, Suite 1C, Gaylord.

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Probate Court Record

Probate Court

Otsego County

Address

800 Livingston Boulevard, Suite 1CGaylord, MI 49735

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing optional
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

Register of Deeds

Otsego County · Clerk/Register of Deeds · Susan I. DeFeyter

Address

225 W. Main StreetGaylord, MI 49735

Fax

(989) 731-7519

Hours

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

E-recording

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

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