The Probate Court clerk's office is open for in-person assistance, Monday through Friday, from the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Judge David M. Murkowski’s hearings in Courtroom 9C and Judge Avery D. Rose’s hearings in Courtroom 9D are conducted in a hybrid format, and parties may choose to attend hearings in person or via Zoom.
The Probate Register's hearings are conducted via Zoom.
Further information about the Courts' virtual courtrooms may be accessed here. Please refer to the instructions provided with your Notice of Hearing or contact the Court at probatecourt@kentcountymi.gov to obtain instructions for connecting to Zoom.
In addition to the assistance provided during the Court's office hours, general inquiries, requests for hearing dates, and other requests may be directed to probatecourt@kentcountymi.gov. Questions or requests for assistance regarding mental health matters may be directed to mentalhealthdivision@kentcountymi.gov. For further assistance, you may also contact the Probate Court clerk's office at (616) 632-5440.
All documents may be filed at the Probate Court clerk's office, the Court's dropbox on the second floor, or by mail.
Only the documents listed below will be accepted via email, at probatecourt@kentcountymi.gov. Filing fees must be promptly sent to the Court by mail. Filings are subject to return or rejection if filing fees are not promptly received. Accepted filings via email include: