Estate Planning & Probate in Sanilac County, Michigan

Most Sanilac 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 Sanilac 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 Sanilac County, probate runs through the Probate Court at 60 W. Sanilac Avenue, Room 213, Sandusky.

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Probate Court Record

Probate Court

Sanilac County

Address

60 W. Sanilac Avenue, Room 213Sandusky, MI 48471

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM for lunch)
Paper filing availableE-filing optional
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

Register of Deeds

Sanilac County · Register of Deeds · Michele VanNorman

Address

Courthouse, 60 West SanilacSandusky, MI 48471Mailing: P.O. Box 168, Sandusky, MI 48471

Fax

(810) 648-5461

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm (closed 12:00-1:00pm)
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$30 flat, regardless of page count.

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