Informal probate proceedings are non-judicial. That means they do not flow through the court system in the form of hearings before a Judge. Probate documents are still filed with the court and made available to the public, but personal appearances in probate court are unnecessary.
If the decedent left a will, it must be filed with the Probate office within 30 days of death even if no probate is required.
The financial power of attorney is filed with the Register of Deeds Office. Filing an Informal Probate Administration. Informal probate proceedings are non-judicial.
Other circumstances at the discretion of the Court. The estate can be filed under Summary Assignment or Summary Settlement. The final judgment in an estate has been entered and an act remains unperformed, or unadministered assets are located.
There is no fee for filing the original will. Filing a Will or Health Care Power of Attorney for Safekeeping. You can deposit your own will in the probate vault for safekeeping for a fee of $10. Only the person who wrote the will, or their written designee with the original receipt, can withdraw it.
Filing a Special Administration. When it appears to the court that a person has died, the court may appoint a special administrator, if it appears that: A cause of action exists for or against the decedent or decedent’s estate prior to letter being issued to a Personal Representative.
An informal probate is commenced by filing an application with the Probate Registrar in the county where the decedent domiciled (resides) and/or where the assets are located. Informal probate proceedings eliminate direct court involvement, though they do not eliminate the court's jurisdiction over the proceedings if disputes should arise.