Lansing, Michigan guide

Lansing spans more than one county. This guide points to Ingham County Probate Court's deceased-estates information. Confirm whether the decedent lived in Ingham, Eaton, or another county before assuming the capital-city address determines venue.

Lansing's boundaries cross county lines, so an Ingham Probate resource is not a venue decision for every Lansing postal address. Identify whether the decedent's legal residence was in Ingham, Eaton, or another county and ask that probate office about the applicable case. Distinguish a court assignment from an affidavit delivered to an asset holder. If title to a home remains in the decedent's name, identify the title issue before requesting a bank-account transfer form.

Michigan does not currently impose a state estate tax for 2026 deaths and does not currently impose a separate inheritance tax for 2026 deaths.

Michigan Treasury's inheritance-tax FAQ preserves rules for deaths on or before September 30, 1993. A newly discovered asset in one of those older estates needs historical review.

The Michigan guide covers the broader estate process. The local court does not provide a retirement or investment plan. An attorney addresses legal authority, a CPA addresses filings, and an advisor addresses financial planning. SBC has no local office in Lansing.