I'm sorry for the loss of your father. It is not uncommon to locate a copy but not the original will and courts are familiar with this situation....

Mom left out 2 out of 5 of my children on her will. Do they have entitlement to her estate?

Under the Michigan Estates and Protected Individuals Code (EPIC), an adopted child is considered to be the child of a parent for intestate...

What's the difference between a Certificate of Trust Existence amd Authority and the actual Trust document?

The certificate of trust existence is simply a document which provides certain information about the trust for banks and other institutions instead...

I am seeking expert advice/direction to request & to receive a Preliminary Distribution from an Estate in Probate?

You are always able to request a partial distribution from the estate if there are sufficient assets to satisfy any creditor claims. However, the...

Appreciate clarification for the statement & being informed the Atty & PR are required to keep legal heirs in Probate informed.

I'm sorry for your situation. However, the Personal Representative (PR) through his or her attorney is obligated to communicate with the...

I am sorry for the loss of your mother. It sounds from your question that your mother had a will at the time of her death. If she died with assets...

Group Life Ins in a Probate? Also, in a Probate, what documentation must a PR give to all interested parties/legal heirs?

Good morning. Typically a life insurance policy with named beneficiaries does not go through probate. Instead, the proceeds are distributed...

Do I need a lawyer to terminate guardianship? I filed papers for him and we have a hearing oct4.

This sounds like a complex situation with a number of issues. You should contact an attorney for guidance before the hearing. Good luck

P.O.D Account

You are the designated beneficiary on the bank account and the account funds pass to you by operation of law. As stated by other counsel, this...

I have conservatorship and guardianship of my husband. Can I legally buy a house.

I agree with the comments made by other counsel. This is a unique situation, which may have both legal and tax consequences. You should consult...