Filing/Probate Fees

Inventory Fee Inventory Fee Calculator *If an inventory is filed with an estate value of zero (0), then the inventory fee is $5.00, otherwise see the Inventory Fee Calculator to determine the fee.
Guardianship Petitions $175.00
Conservatorship Petitions $175.00
Protective Order

$175.00
Deceased Estate $175.00 plus inventory fee*
Petition to Reopen $150.00
Guardianship for an individual with a Developmental Disability No Fee
Petitions for Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment No Fee
Supervision of Trust $175.00
Small Estate $25.00 plus inventory fee* and $12.00 certification fee
Wills filed for Safekeeping $25.00
Registration of Trusts $25.00
Subsequent Petitions, Motions, Objections $20.00
Accounts $20.00
Claims $20.00
Civil Actions $175.00
Letters of Authority $12.00
Order of Discharge $11.00
Certified Documents $10.00
$1.00
certification fee
each page
Copy Fee $2.00 each page
The fees can be paid by cash, check, money order or credit/debit card.The court will not accept out of state checks.

Payment can be made online with a credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or Amex) via ePayment. ePayment has a 3.5% convenience fee or $3.00 whichever is greater. To utilize this option, click "Case Access" above, and then select ePayment Instructions for details. Wayne County Probate Court utilizes a third party vendor (FivePoint) to process ePayments. The court fee will appear on your statement as Wayne County Probate Court and the convenience fee will appear as Equivant Service Fee.

Click here for more information on credit card payments.

Requests for certified documents can be made by emailing filedept@wcpc.us or can be sent by mail to the following address:

Wayne County Probate Court
Attn: Records Supervisor
1307 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
Detroit Michigan 48226

The Court will contact you with the cost once your request has been submitted. If you know the cost, please forward it along with your request.

Filing Fees

Filings that require a fee (initial petitions such as GA or CA cases, Petition and Order for Assignment, Applications/Petitions without an original Will, subsequent petitions):

  • FEES: Once you see your document has been accepted and a new case has been started or your document has been accepted, you MUST PAY THE FILING FEE associated with that filing. See the Fee Schedule.
  • Follow the ePayment instructions (opens in new window)here E-Payment Instructions to pay your fee online with a credit/debit card or FivePoint. Wayne County Probate Court utilizes a third party vendor (FivePoint) to process ePayments.The court fee will appear on your statement as Wayne County Probate Court and the convenience fee will appear as Equivant Service Fee.
  • Once your filing has been accepted and processed, fees must be paid and there are no refunds. The fee is assessed at the time of filing not based on the results of your petition/hearing.

Payment FAQs -
Credit/Debit Card Fee Payments

What credit or debit cards will the Court accept?

Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or Amex

 

 

Can I pay fees with a credit or debit card over the phone, via mail, or on-line?

Yes credit or debit card payments can be processed online via ePayment; however, card payments can't be paid over the phone or via the mail

Where do I go to pay fees with a credit or debit card?

Click here for further instructions.