| Probate
Court Information |
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 Probate
Court Frequently Asked Questions |
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| Probate Court handles various types of cases,
including: |
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Decedent's
estates |
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Small
estates |
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Mentally
ill matters |
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Guardianships
and/or conservatorships of both children and adults |
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Limited
guardianships of both children and adults |
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Guardianships
for developmentally disabled individuals |
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Protective
orders |
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Adoptions |
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Delayed
registrations of foreign birth |
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Applications
to open safe deposit boxes |
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Safe
delivery of newborn |
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Will
deposit for decedent or deposit for safekeeping |
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Judge
Thomas E. Shumaker presides over the Probate Court. He also
handles cases in the Family Division of the Circuit Court.
The Probate Register, Eva R. Sylvester, and the Deputy Probate
Register, Bonnie S. Walter, are available to assist attorneys
and the public. However, they cannot give legal advice.
The Court office is in the Courts Building on the second floor
on the west side. After clearing court security, it can be
reached by stairs or an elevator. The building is 125 W. Main
Street in the Centreville Village Square on M-86.
This Court has a video courtroom, so if you have a hearing
scheduled and bring a blank tape, we will record the hearing
for you. You can also order a copy of the hearing at a later
date for a charge of $25.00.
All forms required by the Court can be obtained through an
attorney. The Court requires you utilize the services of an
attorney to do decedent's estates, conservatorships, guardianships
of children, protective orders and adoptions. |
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| JUDGE |
| Thomas
E. Shumaker |
| MAILING
ADDRESS |
P.O. Box 190
Centreville, MI 49032 |
| PHONE |
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(269) 467-5538 |
| FAX |
| (269)
467-5560 |
| OFFICE
HOURS |
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm |
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Closed on Holidays |
| LOCATION |
125
W. Main St.
Centreville,
MI
Courts
Building
2nd Floor |
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