MISSION STATEMENT/DEPARTMENTAL PURPOSE:
Coordinates the judicial duties and administrative functions of
the Probate Court. The Register in Probate assists in the probate of all estate
proceedings: Manages all formal probate files and administrative proceedings,
wills filed for safekeeping, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, protective
placements, mental, alcohol and drug abuse commitment records and adoptions. The
Register in Probate records all documents and proceedings in probate court.
Probate Registrar handles the administration of informal probate proceedings,
testate and intestate. Clerk of Juvenile Court files all documents and keeps the
court records of the files pertinent to the children's and juvenile justice
code.
Legal Advice:
Register in Probate office staff cannot give legal advice. Please
contact an attorney if you have legal questions or call the lawyer referral
service at 1.800.362.9082.
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