I agree with the other answers that this is complicated, both because of the age of the account and the fact that it may not be a probate issue if...

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You absolutely should retain an attorney experienced in trust litigation matters, promptly. A trustee is obligated to provide annual reports of...

Yes, assuming she lived there with your father’s permission. The Trust document controls any rights she has to live there, and if it doesn’t grant...

The personal representative of the estate (many people refer to this as the executor) is required to send an inventory to all of the beneficiaries...

How do I claim insurance policies, accounts, trust and locate will after mother, grandma, grandpa died in 2009

With this time having passed, it won’t be an easy process. Some of the assets may have been turned over to Michigan’s unclaimed property. I...

Whom do I contact outside of court to investigate a unsupervised Probate?

Your only real option is to work with an attorney who believes in your case and is experienced in this area of the law. If your current attorney...

Michigan probate lawyer - do I need you?

Yes, if there are missing assets or he's improperly administered the estate you absolutely should hire an experienced probate litigation attorney. ...

My Mom passed away with no Will. Can I get information needed to file an informal probate case myself in Wayne County MI?

There are several forms you need to prepare and file. This is a good place to start: http://wcpc.us/Info/decedentsestate.htm. Oakland County...

In the state of Michigan what is the correct process to sell a home that was left to an estate?

The personal representative has a fiduciary obligation to try to sell the house for as much as possible. Typically, that includes placing it on...

Under Michigan law, a typed will is valid as long as it is signed by you at the end, is signed by two disinterested witnesses, and of course it...