Berrien County Probate Court

Berrien County Courthouse, 811 Port Street, St Joseph, MI 49085
Berrien County


Court System Type:

Probate of wills, Settlement of estates, Adoptions and guardianships, Name changes, Correction of vital records, Uniform gifts to minors

Division:

Contact Information:

Phone Number: 269-983-7111, ext. 8365
Website: http://www.berriencounty.org/?dept=8

County Clerk, Judge, or Other Info:

Staff: Alfred M. Butzbaugh (Trial Court Chief Judge), Mabel Johnson Mayfield, Thomas E. Nelson
Hours: Open Weekdays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Nearby Courts:

2nd Judicial Circuit Court Berrien County Criminal Division
Berrien County Courthouse - First Floor, 811 Port Street
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2nd Judicial Circuit Court Berrien County Family Division
Berrien County Courthouse - Fourth Floor, 811 Port Street
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2nd Judicial Circuit Court Berrien County Civil Division
Berrien County Courthouse - Third Floor, 811 Port Street
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