A probate estate in Michigan typically only needs to remain open for a period of 5 months at minimum. After that it is just a matter of the...

I bought my home in my name but was married at the time. Will my husband have to deal with probate in order to keep our home

As a general rule, assets can pass through joint ownership, beneficiary designation, trust or probate when someone passes away. If an asset is...

Is there a way to protect assets for spouse when husband has nursing home costs?

Yes, assets can be protected for the spouse not living in the nursing home (community spouse). Through the use of trusts, the community spouse can...

Can I get guardianship of my grandchildren?

From the sounds of it, the children need a stable environment, and you may have a chance go get guardianship of your grandchildren. The key in...

Yes. For example, when you create a living trust, you serve all three major roles of trustmaker, trustee, and beneficiary. Then, if you were to...

Guardianship ends at age 18, unless, as the above posters mentioned there was incapacity.

They do not have authority. You as personal representative and with a letter of authority from the court would be the one that needs to work with...

They do not have authority. You as personal representative and with a letter of authority from the court would be the one that needs to work with...

Mom in nursing home.

Be very careful with regard to any papers you sign at the nursing home. Depending on what you agree to, you may be responsible.

How do I get power of attorney?

I'd have an attorney in your state prepare a power of attorney, then he would have to sign it and return it to you. Then with power of attorney in...