Find the right Michigan probate path and get an attorney-reviewed filing packet ready for court.
We guide Michigan families through a free probate-path quiz, then prepare a complete filing packet — SCAO court forms, attorney review, court-ready checklist, and plain-English next-step instructions.
Starting from $199 · One-time flat fee · No subscriptions
Document preparation service only. Attorney review is for form accuracy — no attorney-client relationship is formed.
Not sure which type of probate you need?
Answer a few questions about the estate. Our quiz — developed with a licensed Michigan probate attorney — identifies your probate path and tells you exactly what to expect before you pay anything.
Answer ~10 questions
About the deceased, the estate, and the heirs.
Get your path
Small, Informal, or Formal — with a plain-English explanation of why.
See your options
Review pricing and what's included before creating an account.
No account required · Takes about 3 minutes
How It Works
From quiz to court-ready — here's what to expect.
Free Probate Path Quiz
Tell us about the estate. We identify which type of probate fits — no cost, no account needed.
Create Account & Pay
Set up your secure account and complete the one-time flat-fee payment.
Filing Packet Prepared
We prepare your complete SCAO filing packet with all required court forms, completed with your information.
Attorney Review
A licensed Michigan probate attorney reviews your packet for accuracy before delivery.
File with Court
Use your court-ready checklist and next-step instructions to file — or add our filing service.
See How It Works
A quick introduction to MI Probate & Estate Navigator and what we do for Michigan families.
Simple, Flat-Fee Pricing
No subscriptions. No hidden fees. Pay once.
Small Estate
For estates valued at $53,000 or less (2026 limit)
- All required SCAO court forms
- Attorney review included
- Court-ready checklist
- Next-step instructions
- Affidavit of Decedent's Successor
- Petition & Order for Assignment (if needed)
Informal Estate
For straightforward probate — valid will, no disputes
- All required SCAO court forms
- Attorney review included
- Court-ready checklist
- Next-step instructions
- Application for Informal Probate
- Testimony to Identify Heirs & more
Formal Estate
For contested or complex estates requiring court supervision
- All required SCAO court forms
- Attorney review included
- Court-ready checklist
- Next-step instructions
- Full formal probate form package
- Procedural guidance included
Optional add-on: Court Filing Service for +$699 — we submit your completed packet to the Michigan probate court on your behalf, including the filing fee.
Not sure which type you need?
$99If you're unsure whether your situation calls for a Small, Informal, or Formal estate — or if you suspect a formal estate might be needed — start with an Attorney Information Review. A licensed Michigan probate attorney personally reviews your situation and tells you exactly which path is right and why. The $99 fee is credited toward your filing packet if you choose to move forward.
Compare to typical attorney fees of $2,000–$5,000+ for a straightforward estate.
Every Filing Packet Is Reviewed for Accuracy
A licensed Michigan probate attorney reviews every packet we produce for accuracy before it's delivered to you.
Supervising Attorney
Justin D. English, Esq.
English Law Office, PLC · Licensed Michigan Probate Attorney · Michigan State Bar
Every filing packet produced by MI Probate & Estate Navigator is reviewed by a licensed Michigan probate attorney before it is delivered to you. That review covers form accuracy, completeness, and whether the correct forms are being used for your estate type — so you don't show up at the courthouse with the wrong paperwork.
About Us
MI Probate & Estate Navigator was built for Michigan families who found themselves overwhelmed — and priced out — when trying to handle probate on their own. We saw the gap: attorney fees are often $2,000–$5,000 or more even for routine estates, but most families just need the right forms, completed correctly, with someone knowledgeable checking the work.
We are a document preparation service — not a law firm — and we specialize exclusively in Michigan probate. Every filing packet we produce is reviewed by a licensed Michigan probate attorney before it reaches you. Our forms are the official, current SCAO forms issued by Michigan's State Court Administrative Office.
We are transparent about what we are and what we are not. We do not represent you. We do not give legal advice. But we do make sure you have the right packet — reviewed by a real attorney — before you walk into the courthouse.
Questions before you start?
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Everything you need to know about Michigan probate and how our service works.
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Ready to find your probate path?
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