Yes, it IS common. And it is probably less susceptible to fraud than cashier's checks can be. That is one of the reason why title companies prefer...

What should I do?

I am sorry that you have been experiencing this. I am not sure why you would blame yourself, though. How were YOU to know that this attorney would...

This can and does happen. It is not ethical for a lawyer to draft a Will or Trust that names the lawyer as BENEFICIARY. But a Will or Trust naming...

Why can't i be giving a copy of dads will with a codicil on it?

I agree with my colleagues, and particularly Mr. Weiner. If the Will (and codicil) were submitted for probate, then you would be entitled to a...

Person B would almost always get the account, under your facts. There are OCCASIONALLY cases where plaintiffs can PROVE that the intent was for the...

Is there a statute of limitations in Michigan for making a {Medicaid] estate recovery claim?

Most creditors have at LEAST three years to make a claim. Your plan won't work unless you wait at least that long. You could potentially still have...

Re-statement of an earlier question regarding decedent with no estate?

Technically, the person in possession of the Will is supposed to file it with the probate court, upon the testator's death. If there are no probate...

My mother passed away in September of 2018. She had both a will and a living trust. There are only 2 of us, my sister and me.

You have a VERY challenging set of circumstances to contend with. More importantly, you already have an attorney who has reviewed all of your facts...

Michigan probate statute on bank account?

There are a number of possible solutions to your issue, some of which do not involve probate, at all. What is required depends on facts not...

Is my tenancy agreement valid with my mother, when her house is in her trust?

There is no way to answer your questions without reviewing the documents in question. IF there is a Trust and IF your sister is now Trustee, then...