Yes, it is very important to keep the mortgage payments current. If you fail to do so, the lender can either foreclose the mortgage or accelerate...

How can we sue to get our EMD released?

You may need to go through a small claims action to recover these funds. It is not clear why the seller would refuse to release the funds.

Can property be sold without the original living trust?

This does not sound right. It reads to me like there is some kind of concern regarding your dad's capacity. I am not sure why your siblings would...

What needs to be in my mom's will in order for me to inherit the home and any money with no issues?

I agree with my colleagues, and particularly, Mr. Klisz. I believe you have asked about this situation, before. The problem is, there is no way to...

Probate Estate MI question: personal representative?

I agree with Mr. Conway. Who the PR is has NO bearing on who receives what, in an estate. In the absence of a Will, the estate will be equally...

Your aunt should meet with an attorney to set this up in the best way possible, not only for her, but to also make it as difficult to challenge, as...

Can we leave a mortgage in the deceased's name while we figure things out?

There is no real deadline to open probate, but I would suggest that you do so, sooner than later, for at least two reasons: 1) The home is likely...

My dad is still living? He was hospitalized, 3 of my sisters, had him sign a irrevocable trust in front of a notary.

This whole situation needs to be reviewed by your father and an estate planning attorney to determine what, if anything, should be done. There is...

Can a doctor put power of attorney in place over medical while my mom is still competent

No. No one puts a power of attorney in place OVER someone. Your mom would have had to give a POA while she still had capacity. Only she could have...

How can we find out if my sister made my dad sign documents to turn his revocable trust into irrevocable ?

The first and best course of action would be to: 1) ask your dad. 2) ask your sister. Assuming that your dad placed your sister in charge of...