Fees & Waivers

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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.

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.

Oakland County Probate Court Notices regarding Gross Estate Fees

Court Appointed Attorney, GAL, and Independent Evaluators Fee Schedule & Vouchers

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