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What is Probate Court? Probate Court has jurisdiction and supervision in the administration of estates and trust of deceased persons. The Court also hears cases pertaining to guardianships; conservatorship for adults and minors; the commitment for hospitalization and or treatment of mentally ill persons, the mentally handicapped, and addicted persons. The Probate Court follows the rules outlined in the Estates and Protected Individuals Code (EPIC) that took effect on April 1, 2000.
| ESTATES - The interest a person has in real or personal property; property left when a person dies. When an individual dies there are different ways to proceed with an estate: |
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a. Unsupervised - Informal probate b. Supervised - Formal probate c. Estate under $20,000 d. Affidavit of Decedent's successor for delivery of certain assets owned by decedent (u/ $20,000 and no real property) |
| Guardianship - the appointment of a person who has the legal duty and power to take care of the person of another, who, because of some disability, usually age or incompetence, is considered incapable of caring for himself or herself. |
| Conservatorship - a person appointed by the court, as provided in the EPIC to manage and protect the estate finances of a minor or person under legal disability because of mental illness, mental deficiency of physical illness or disability. R |
| Mental Illness
- a substantial disorder of thought or mood
which significantly impairs judgment, behavior, capacity to
recognize reality, or ability to cope with the ordinary demands
of life. **NOTE: Pursuant to Local Administrative Order 2004-02 the only pleadings accepted via facsimile in the Livingston County Probate and 44th Circuit Courts are pleadings regarding Mental Health Code proceedings. |
| Wills - a
written instrument whereby a person makes a disposition of his
or her property to take effect after his or her death.
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Map Provided by the GIS Department. |
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Wills | Cases | Fees | Online Services | Forms
Hon. Carol Hackett Garagiola - Chief Judge, Livingston County Probate Court
Livingston County Probate Court
Judicial Center Building - 204 S. Highlander Way, Suite 2, Howell, MI 48843
Phone 517.546.3750 FAX 517.552.2511
Email: Probate Court
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Last updated: Friday, February 26, 2010 Updated by: D. Gregor
