Gladwin County

17th Probate Court

17th Probate Court

The probate court handles wills, administers estates and trusts, appoints guardians and conservators and orders treatment for mentally ill and developmentally disabled persons.

There are 78 probate courts in Michigan; probate judges are elected for six-year terms.

The court’s Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Coordinator is Kristie Simrau. She can be reached at 989.426.7451 or in the Probate Court office.

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Basic Courtroom Etiquette Rules

  1. Wear clothing that would be appropriate for business.
  2. Arrive on time.
  3. Turn off electronic devices and cell phones before entering the courtroom.
  4. Be polite to the judge, opposing counsel and court staff.
  5. Rise when the judge and jury enter and leave the courtroom.
  6. Stand when speaking to the judge, making or meeting an objection or questioning a witness.
  7. Do not interrupt others while they are talking.
  8. Refer to the judge as “Your Honor.”
  9. Direct all concerns and remarks to the bench and not opposing counsel.
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Treasurer's Office - Tax Foreclosure Class Action Settlement

Gladwin County is participating in a settlement of claims for surplus proceeds from tax foreclosure auctions before 2021. The settlement is for properties that were sold for more than the outstanding taxes and expenses between 2013 and 2020. Class members are persons or entities that had an ownership interest in the property. The case is Fox, et al. v. Saginaw, County, et al. Case No. 1:19-cv-11887, pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. More information is available at the official website for this settlement, which can be found at the link below.

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