Estate Planning & Probate in Saginaw, Michigan

Most Saginaw 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 Saginaw 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 Saginaw, probate runs through the Probate Court at 111 S. Michigan Avenue, Room 204, Saginaw.

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Probate Court Record

Probate Court

Saginaw County

Address

111 S. Michigan Avenue, Room 204Saginaw, MI 48602

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing optional
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

Register of Deeds

Saginaw County · Register of Deeds · Katie Albosta Kelly

Address

111 S. Michigan AvenueSaginaw, MI 48602

Fax

(989) 790-5278

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:45pm

E-recording

Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePNE-recording info →
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$30 flat, regardless of page count.

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Verified September 6, 2026 · Source

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