Probate Court
The probate court handles wills, administers estates and trusts, appoints
guardians and conservators, and commits the mentallly ill for treatment.
The family division of the circuit court handles matters involving children,
including abuse and neglect cases, adoption confirmations, status offenses,
and criminal cases involving someone under the age of 17, called delinquency
cases.
There are 78 probate courts in Michigan and probate judges are elected
for 6-year terms.
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Additional resources on this topic
Michigan Probate Courts
A general description of the probate courts of Michigan
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