Ingham County - Probate Court

Probate Court

Ingham County Probate Court
 
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Ryan J. Buck
Court Administrator/Probate Register
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About the Court
The Probate Court administers the filing and safe keeping of wills, probating of decedent estates, supervision of trusts, appointment of guardians and conservators over minors, adults, and developmentally disabled individuals, and processing of mental health treatment matters.
   
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Form Usage
Pursuant to MCL 600.855 and MCR 5.113(A), any filing must be made on a form approved by the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) if one exists. Outdated forms may not be used. You can access more information about forms by clicking here.
   
Court Records - Access and Copies

Access to Records
You are welcome to visit the Probate Court Office to review the Court's public case records during public filing hours. Computer terminals and work spaces are available for your use. 

Purchasing Copies of Case Records
Copies of case records are available for $1.50 per page except that copies of transcripts on file with the Court are $0.30 per page. The fee to certify a copy is an additional $10 per record. Blank SCAO forms are available for $1 per form. You are welcome to submit your request either in-person or by mail, fax, phone, or email.


For the fastest service, email your request to: Picture of email address to ProbateCourtRecords@ingham.org.

Preparation of Transcripts of Hearings, Trials, and Other Proceedings
Please note that if a transcript has not yet been prepared and filed with the Court, the requester must contact the Court Recorder of the Judge the case is assigned to and arrange to purchase a copy of the transcript. The applicable fee is $1.75 per original page plus $0.30 per copy page. See MCL 600.878 and MCL 600.2543. The original transcript is filed with the Court and the copy is provided to the requester. Click Here for more information about requesting a transcript be prepared.

Local Administrative Order
Click Here for the Local Administrative Order regarding access, inspection, reproduction, and creation of court records.

Special Note Regarding Adoptions
Contact the 30th Circuit Court for information about adoptions. All adoption records in the custody of the Ingham County Probate Court were transferred to the 30th Circuit Court in the late 1990s. Click Here to go to the 30th Circuit Court's webpage for adoptions.

Special Note Regarding Name Changes
The Ingham County Probate Court has name change records for cases filed in 1997 and before.

Contact the 30th Circuit Court for name change records for cases filed in 1998 and after. Click Here to go to the 30th Circuit Court's webpage for name changes.
Public Filing Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (except holidays and other closures)
The Probate Court Office remains open over lunch.
   
Upcoming Holidays or Other Closures
  • Monday, May 27, 2024
  • Wednesday, June 19, 2024
  • Thursday, July 4, 2024
  • Monday, September 2, 2024
  • Monday, November 11, 2024
  • Thursday, November 28, 2024
  • Friday, November 29, 2024
  • Tuesday, December 24, 2024
  • Wednesday, December 25, 2024
  • Tuesday, December 31, 2024
  • Wednesday, January 1, 2025
  • Monday, January 20, 2025
  • Monday, February 17, 2025
  • Friday, April 18, 2025
Local Administrative Orders
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Court Mailing Address and Location
Ingham County Probate Court
313 West Kalamazoo Street
Lansing, Michigan 48933

The Probate Court Office is located on the 1st Floor of the Veterans Memorial Courthouse. The Courtrooms are located on the 2nd and 3rd Floors. Once you enter the building, ask the security guard to direct to you. 
Contact Us
Phone: (517) 483-6300
Fax: (517) 483-6150
Email: Picture of email address to ProbateCourtRecords@ingham.org
   
Click Here for Conservatorship Class Information
(The class is inclusive of Estate Guardianships
of Developmentally Disabled Individuals)
 
The Probate Court provides only statutorily mandated services. It may not provide legal advice.