MI SB0192

Establishes a tiered fee schedule for probate court administration based on estate value, ranging from $5.00 for estates under $1,000 to $31.25 per additional $100,000 for estates over $1,000,000.

Allows deduction of mortgage and other indebtedness amounts from real property values when calculating probate fees until December 31, 2017.

Requires probate courts to report to the state court administrative office by March 31 annually through 2018 on total asset values and fees collected.

Changes fee distribution between counties and the state beginning January 1, 2018, shifting from 47.5% county/52.5% state to 40% county/60% state allocation.

Fees are due upon estate closing or within one year of probate proceedings commencement, whichever is earlier, and must be paid before final accounting acceptance.