If a will was admitted in a probate estate with the Wayne County Probate Court, and you would like to obtain a copy of the will, please email info@wcpc to make arrangements.
Probate in Michigan can take about 7 months, whether it is supervised or unsupervised. You can expect a longer probate period in certain circumstances.
Early probate estate records are recorded on microfilm which must be viewed at the County Clerk's office during the hours of 9am – 11am and 1pm – 3pm, Monday through Friday. Probate staff must accompany researchers to that office, therefore we request that you call ahead to schedule a time when staff will be available.
Items may be filed via email (probateservice@wcpc), FAX (313-967-4030), or mail.
The purpose of Inventory and Appraisal during the probate process is to take inventory of a deceased person's assets and property, as well as determine the value of these assets. Thus, it is an important process that both defines what makes up the decedent's estate, and the value of the estate as a whole.