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How does wills, trusts & lady bird deeds document prep work in Wayne County?
We prepare Michigan wills, revocable living trusts, and Lady Bird deeds for Wayne 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
Wayne County Courthouse
Wayne County Circuit Court (3rd Circuit) – Coleman A. Young Municipal Center — 2 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226Wayne County is the largest court system in Michigan. The 3rd Circuit handles Circuit Civil and Family Division matters; the 36th District Court handles Detroit district matters; suburban Wayne cities have their own district courts (e.g., 16th in Livonia, 17th in Redford, 18th in Westland, 19th in Dearborn).
How it works in Wayne 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 Wayne County Register of Deeds; wills and trusts are kept safe at home.
Filing in Wayne County: local details
- Court
- Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court
- Address
- 2 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 (Coleman A. Young Municipal Center)
- Phone
- (313) 224-5261
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
E-filing: Wayne County Circuit Court uses MiFILE for civil and family filings.
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
Wayne County splits its dockets across buildings: general civil is heard at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center downtown, while family division matters are handled at the Lincoln Hall of Justice on East Forest Avenue. Confirm the correct location before you appear.
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 3rd Circuit Court guide
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