Appointments are encouraged because staff members are not always available for walk-ins.
Appointments are usually available for the same day if necessary, or within the next week.
If you will be starting an informal probate proceeding you should plan on a half hour to an hour if you wish to complete the forms while you are here. The Register of Deeds office can provide information about how to obtain copies of death certificates and the termination of joint tenancy form. To find an attorney, you can look in the yellow pages under Attorneys, Probate.