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''[[United States|United States ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Probate Records|Probate Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan_Probate_Records|Michigan Probate]]'' | ''[[United States|United States ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Probate Records|Probate Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan_Probate_Records|Michigan Probate]]'' | ||
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*'''1784 – 1980''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8793 Michigan Wills and Probate Records 1784-1980] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] — index and images $ | |||
*'''1797 – 1973''' {{RecordSearch|2013878|Michigan Probate Records 1797-1973}} at [https://familysearch.org FamilySearch] — images | |||
=== Record Synopsis === | |||
== History == | Probate is the “court procedure by which a will is proved to be valid or invalid” and encompasses “all matters and proceedings pertaining to the administration of estates, guardianships, etc.”<ref>Henry Campbell Black, ''Black's Law Dictionary,'' 5th ed. (St. Paul, Minnesota: West Publishing Co., 1979), 1081, "probate."</ref> Various types of records are created throughout the probate process. These may include, wills, bonds, petitions, accounts, inventories, administrations, orders, decrees, and distributions. These documents are extremely valuable to genealogists and should not be neglected. In many instances, they are the only known source of relevant information such as the decedent’s date of death, names of his or her spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, neighbors, associates, relatives, and their places of residence. They may also include information about adoption or guardianship of minor children and dependents. For further information about the probate process, types of probate records, analyzing probate records, and to access a glossary of probate terms, see [[United States Probate Records|United States Probate Records]]. | ||
=== History === | |||
Probate and estate matters in Michigan were recorded by the clerk of the probate court in each county. Probate records were kept beginning in 1817, except in Wayne County, which began keeping probate records in 1797. | Probate and estate matters in Michigan were recorded by the clerk of the probate court in each county. Probate records were kept beginning in 1817, except in Wayne County, which began keeping probate records in 1797. | ||
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These records include wills, guardianships, administrator bonds, estate inventories, and other records. They are usually indexed and the records may be obtained through correspondence or visiting the county courthouse. | These records include wills, guardianships, administrator bonds, estate inventories, and other records. They are usually indexed and the records may be obtained through correspondence or visiting the county courthouse. | ||
== State Statutes == | === State Statutes === | ||
Understanding the Michigan probate laws and how they changed over time can help us learn how the estate was administered, taxed, and distributed and might help to solve difficult genealogical problems. Online digital versions of state statutes can often be found by conducting an online search for the term, "Michigan statutes."<br> | Understanding the Michigan probate laws and how they changed over time can help us learn how the estate was administered, taxed, and distributed and might help to solve difficult genealogical problems. Online digital versions of state statutes can often be found by conducting an online search for the term, "Michigan statutes."<br> | ||
== Repositories == | === Repositories === | ||
==== Local ==== | ==== Local ==== | ||
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The Family History Library has microfilm copies of probate files from most Michigan counties up to the year 1900, and some indexes or calendars to 1970. | The Family History Library has microfilm copies of probate files from most Michigan counties up to the year 1900, and some indexes or calendars to 1970. | ||
== Statewide Record Collections == | === Statewide Record Collections === | ||
== Learn More == | === Learn More === | ||
==== Published Materials ==== | ==== Published Materials ==== | ||
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{{Template:Pros-MI}} | {{Template:Pros-MI}} | ||
== References == | === References === | ||
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Revision as of 09:53, 28 October 2015
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Online Resources[edit | edit source]
- 1784 – 1980 Michigan Wills and Probate Records 1784-1980 at Ancestry.com — index and images $
- 1797 – 1973 Michigan Probate Records 1797-1973 at FamilySearch — images
Record Synopsis[edit | edit source]
Probate is the “court procedure by which a will is proved to be valid or invalid” and encompasses “all matters and proceedings pertaining to the administration of estates, guardianships, etc.”[1] Various types of records are created throughout the probate process. These may include, wills, bonds, petitions, accounts, inventories, administrations, orders, decrees, and distributions. These documents are extremely valuable to genealogists and should not be neglected. In many instances, they are the only known source of relevant information such as the decedent’s date of death, names of his or her spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, neighbors, associates, relatives, and their places of residence. They may also include information about adoption or guardianship of minor children and dependents. For further information about the probate process, types of probate records, analyzing probate records, and to access a glossary of probate terms, see United States Probate Records.
History[edit | edit source]
Probate and estate matters in Michigan were recorded by the clerk of the probate court in each county. Probate records were kept beginning in 1817, except in Wayne County, which began keeping probate records in 1797.
These records include wills, guardianships, administrator bonds, estate inventories, and other records. They are usually indexed and the records may be obtained through correspondence or visiting the county courthouse.
State Statutes[edit | edit source]
Understanding the Michigan probate laws and how they changed over time can help us learn how the estate was administered, taxed, and distributed and might help to solve difficult genealogical problems. Online digital versions of state statutes can often be found by conducting an online search for the term, "Michigan statutes."
Repositories[edit | edit source]
Local[edit | edit source]
Regional[edit | edit source]
National[edit | edit source]
The Family History Library has microfilm copies of probate files from most Michigan counties up to the year 1900, and some indexes or calendars to 1970.
Statewide Record Collections[edit | edit source]
Learn More[edit | edit source]
Published Materials[edit | edit source]
Websites[edit | edit source]
A wiki article describing an oline colleciton is found at:
Michigan Probate Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Henry Campbell Black, Black's Law Dictionary, 5th ed. (St. Paul, Minnesota: West Publishing Co., 1979), 1081, "probate."