Michigan Probate Requirements
Michigan probate requirements: small estate threshold $53,000 (2026 COLA adjustment), creditor notice 4 months from publication, Probate Court. Updated guidance for executors.
Key probate facts for Michigan
| Small estate threshold | $53,000 (2026 COLA adjustment) |
|---|---|
| Will filing deadline | No specific deadline |
| Probate petition deadline | No specific deadline |
| Creditor notice period | 4 months from publication |
| Inventory deadline | 91 days after appointment |
| Executor residency | No residency requirement |
| Bond required | Yes, unless waived |
| Executor compensation | Reasonable compensation |
| Estate / inheritance tax | No |
| Community property | No |
| Homestead protection | Up to $40,475 |
| Vehicle transfer | Affidavit for estates under $53,000 |
| Probate court | Probate Court |
Sources
- Michigan Courts — Probate
- Michigan Estates and Protected Individuals Code (EPIC)
- IRS — Estate & Gift Tax
- Social Security Administration — Survivors Benefits
- USA.gov — What to Do After Someone Dies
- American Bar Association — Real Property, Trust & Estate Law
This summary is for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. Probate procedures change; verify with the Probate Court or a licensed Michigan attorney.