Cass County 43rd Circuit Court cases in Cass County, Cassopolis, MI
Cass County Probate Court in Cassopolis, Michigan, is a probate trial court of limited jurisdiction. It handles matters under the Estates and Protected Individuals Code and Mental Health Code: decedents' estates, wills and trusts, guardianships and conservatorships for minors and adults, protective proceedings for persons with developmental disabilities, and involuntary mental health treatment/commitment cases, including fiduciary accountings. It does not hear general civil, criminal, divorce, juvenile delinquency, or traffic cases; those are handled by the district or circuit courts (including the circuit court's family division).
Cass County 43rd Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Cass |
| Street Address: | 60296 M-62 |
| City: | Cassopolis |
| Zip Code: | 49031 |
| Phone: | 269-445-4416 |
| Fax: | 269-445-4453 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
| Website URL: | https://casscourtsmi.org/about-circuit-court/ |
| Forms & Filing: | https://casscourtsmi.org/circuit-court-forms-2/ |
| Divisions / Services: | https://casscourtsmi.org/43rd-circuit-court/ |
| Jury Service: | https://casscourtsmi.org/jury-service/ |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| ADA: | Carol Bealor |
| ADA Phone: | 269-445-4482 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | carolb@cassco.org |
Services and Case Types Handled in Cass County 43rd Circuit Court
Cass County Probate Court serves the public by:
- Accepting and processing filings for decedent estates, wills, trusts, small‑estate proceedings, guardianships and conservatorships (adults and minors), and mental health treatment/commitment matters.
- Scheduling and conducting hearings (appointments, accountings, status reviews, will contests) and issuing orders, Letters of Authority, and citations.
- Maintaining official records; providing certified copies, forms, and filing guidance; and collecting statutory fees.
- Overseeing fiduciaries: appointing personal representatives/guardians, reviewing inventories and annual accounts, and approving sales and settlements.
- Offering hearing accommodations (e.g., remote appearance, interpreter or accessibility services) as available.
- Coordinating with other courts for matters typically outside probate jurisdiction-such as personal protection orders and jury services-by providing referrals or transferring cases when required.
Its core function is to administer protective proceedings and estates efficiently, ensuring lawful management of persons and property.