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How does wills, trusts & lady bird deeds document prep work in Kent County?
We prepare Michigan wills, revocable living trusts, and Lady Bird deeds for Kent County homeowners and families. Court-ready and record-ready documents. Not a law firm; no legal advice.
What's Included
- ✓Simple wills and pour-over wills
- ✓Revocable living trust packages
- ✓Lady Bird (enhanced life estate) deeds
- ✓Financial and healthcare powers of attorney
Kent County Courthouse
Kent County Courthouse (17th Circuit) — 180 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503Kent County Circuit, Family Division, and Probate filings go to the courthouse complex in downtown Grand Rapids. District Court matters route through the 61st (Grand Rapids), 62-A, 62-B, and 63rd District Courts.
How it works in Kent County
- Tell us about your family, property and wishes through the intake. We review it and send a written quote.
- We prepare your will, trust, powers of attorney or Lady Bird deed.
- Sign with the required witnesses and notary.
- Deeds are recorded with the Kent County Register of Deeds; wills and trusts are kept safe at home.
Filing in Kent County: local details
- Court
- Kent County 17th Circuit Court
- Address
- 180 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Phone
- (616) 632-5220
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
E-filing: MiFILE is used for circuit court civil and family filings in Kent County.
Common court fees (paid to the court, separate from our fee)
- Divorce without minor children$175
- Divorce with minor children$255
- General civil complaint$175
- Motion fee$20
Kent County's Friend of the Court publishes its own local parenting-time guideline, which judges in Grand Rapids expect to see reflected in agreed parenting plans.
What to bring to the clerk
- A government-issued photo ID
- Your completed, signed forms plus the number of copies the clerk requires (usually the original and two copies)
- Payment for the filing fee — most Michigan clerks take cash, money order, or card (card payments usually add a processing fee)
- A fee waiver request (form MC 20) if you cannot afford the filing fee
- The case number, if your matter is already open
Fees and hours change. Confirm with the clerk before you go. Full 17th Circuit Court guide
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