At Cross + Compass, PLC, we believe good legal guidance includes helping you find the right information. Below are trusted resources for estate planning, probate and trust administration, real estate, property taxes, and other matters commonly encountered by Michigan families and property owners.
Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Administration
Michigan Courts – Probate Court Resources
Court information, forms, rules, and resources relating to Michigan probate proceedings.
Michigan Legal Help – Wills & Life Planning
Helpful general information about probate, estate administration, wills, powers of attorney, and related topics.
State Bar of Michigan – Probate & Estate Planning Resources
Consumer information concerning probate, estate administration, guardianships, conservatorships, and estate planning.
Internal Revenue Service – Estate Tax
Federal information concerning estate tax, Form 706, filing requirements, and related tax matters.
Northern Michigan Probate Courts
Emmet County Probate Court
Court information for probate estates, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and other probate matters in Emmet County.
Charlevoix County Probate Court
Probate court information and resources for Charlevoix County.
Real Estate & Property Records
Emmet County Register of Deeds
Information regarding recorded deeds, mortgages, easements, land records, and other recorded real estate documents.
Emmet County Equalization / Property Search
Property assessment, parcel, tax, and mapping information for property located in Emmet County.
Charlevoix County Register of Deeds
Recorded land records and real estate information for Charlevoix County.
Charlevoix County Property Information Portal
Search property information by parcel number, owner, address, and other criteria.
Michigan Property Taxes
Michigan Department of Treasury – Property Tax Information
State resources concerning Michigan property taxation, assessments, exemptions, and related forms.
Michigan Principal Residence Exemption (PRE)
Information concerning Michigan's Principal Residence Exemption, commonly referred to as the homestead exemption.
Michigan PRE Forms
Access the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit, Request to Rescind PRE, Conditional Rescission, and other related forms.
Local Government Resources
City of Petoskey
Local government, zoning, assessing, permitting, and community information.
City of Harbor Springs
Municipal information and local property resources for Harbor Springs.
Bear Creek Township
Assessing, zoning, tax, and township information for Bear Creek Township.
Little Traverse Township
Township information, assessing, zoning, taxes, and other local resources.
Resort Township
Local assessing, zoning, property tax, and township information.
Real Estate
Petoskey Real Estate Group
Northern Michigan residential and commercial real estate services and property information.
Steven C. Cross, founder of Cross + Compass, PLC, also serves as an Associate Broker with Petoskey Real Estate Group, allowing him to bring both legal and real estate experience to clients navigating property transactions, inherited real estate, trust and estate property, and other complex real estate matters.
Federal & State Resources
Social Security Administration
Information concerning Social Security retirement, disability, survivor benefits, and related programs.
Medicare
Official federal information regarding Medicare eligibility, coverage, enrollment, and benefits.
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
Information regarding Michigan Medicaid, long-term care assistance, and other state programs.
Internal Revenue Service
Federal tax forms, publications, filing information, and taxpayer resources.
Important Notice
These links are provided for general informational purposes and convenience only. Cross + Compass, PLC does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content. The information available through these resources is not intended to constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice regarding your particular circumstances.
Have a question about how any of these resources apply to your situation? Contact Cross + Compass, PLC. We are here to help you understand your options and determine the right path forward.