Estate Planning & Probate in Wexford County, Michigan

Wexford 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 Wexford County's actual court and recording details.

The Probate Process in Wexford 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 Wexford County, probate runs through the Probate Court at 437 E. Division Street, Cadillac.

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Probate Court Record

Probate Court

Wexford County

Address

437 E. Division StreetCadillac, MI 49601

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

Wexford County · Register of Deeds · Roxanne Snyder

Address

437 E. Division Street, 2nd FloorCadillac, MI 49601Mailing: P.O. Box 303, Cadillac, MI 49601

Fax

(231) 779-5352

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm

E-recording

Available via Simplifile
Visit recorder website →

$30 flat, regardless of page count.

Full recording details →

Verified September 6, 2026 · Source

Local Procedures at the Probate Court

The Probate Court schedules probate hearings Thursdays reserved exclusively for the probate docket; court sessions held daily otherwise.

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