Oakland County, MI
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Probate Court
248-858-0260
Dept 457
Pontiac, MI 48341
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 4:30pm
By court order, weapons and cutting instruments are NOT permitted.
Fees & Waivers
Legal News publishing fees - $114.40 (03/01/2024).
The information below is intended to assist in determining what fees may be associated with a filing. This information is for reference and exact fees will be calculated by the court at the time of the transaction. To confirm an exact fee ahead of time you may email the Probate Court at ProbateCourt@OakGov.com.
If you would like to request a waiver of fees please use form MC 20, Fee Waiver Request.
Note: Fee Waiver Requests (MC 20) may be submitted to the corresponding probate court unit via email.
Department Emails
- Developmentally Disabled: ProbateDD@Oakgov.com
- Deceased Estates: ProbateDE@Oakgov.com
- Guardianships & Conservatorships: ProbateGC@Oakgov.com
- Mental Health: ProbateMI@Oakgov.com
Payment
The Oakland County Probate Court accepts the following forms of payment:
- Cash, check (made out to Oakland County Probate Court).
- Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Credit card and fee information.
- Money Orders
- Please do not mail cash.
Fee Schedules
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Account | $20.00 |
| Appeal | $25.00 |
| Application for Informal Probate and/or Appointment of PR | $175.00 |
| Certified Copies | $10.00 + $1.00 each side |
| Complaint | $175.00 |
| Demand for Notice – Opens or Reopens File | $150.00 |
| Determination of Heirs – Separate Proceeding | $175.00 |
| Foreign Letters – Ancillary | $20.00 |
| Gross Estate Fee | Inventory Fee Calculator |
| Gross Estate Fee - Printable | Gross Estate Fee Schedule |
| Issuance of a Commission to Take Testimony | $7.00 |
| Jury Fee | $30.00 |
| Marriage Ceremony | $3.00 |
| Misc. Petition that Opens a File (i.e. TV, ML) | $175.00 |
| Misc. Petition, Demand or Request for Notice in Open File | $20.00 |
| Motion | $20.00 |
| Objection | $20.00 |
| Petition and Order – Safe Deposit Box | $10.00 |
| Petition and Order Assignment (Small Estate) | $25.00 |
| Petition for Conservatorship | $175.00 |
| Petition for Guardianship (Adult of Minor) | $175.00 |
| Petition for Probate and/or Appointment of PR | $175.00 |
| Petition for Protective Order | $175.00 |
| Regular Copies | $1.00 each side |
| Request for Notice (CV) - Opens or Reopens file | $175.00 |
| Request for Notice (GD) – Opens or Reopens File | $175.00 |
| Statement and Proof of Claim | $20.00 |
| Will for Safekeeping / Trust Registration | $25.00 |
| Writ of Garnishment, Attachment, or Execution | $15.00 |
Oakland County Probate Court Notices Regarding Gross Estate Fees
- Notice Regarding Fees (GEF & Motions)
- Notice to the Public - November 2005
- Inventory Fee Notice - February 2006
- Notice in Regards to the Change in Calculation of Inventory Fees (aka Gross Estate Fees) - November 2006
- March 2008 - Publication Rates Increase
- March 2012 - Publication Rates Increase
- October 2017 - Publication Rates Increase
Court Appointed Attorney, GAL, and Independent Evaluators Fee Schedule & Vouchers