How do I file for probate on my mother and step fathers estate?

ANY interested party can file for probate. Whether or not you are considered an interested party, however, depends who died first, whether or not...

How to advise aunt who wants her life insurance to benefit disabled adult niece without compromising government benefits?

Special needs planning certainly sounds like the way to go. This should be set up through an estate planning attorney where your aunt resides. Best...

I am very sorry to hear about your son. You will need to petition for guardianship of him through the county probate court where you live. The form...

I agree with my colleagues, but as I read your questions, the answer is "no, this is not how Michigan law works." First of all, the State does...

Since this has been decided, there is not a lot you can do. You can appeal, but it does not start things all over and give you another chance to...

I am the power of attorney for my 93 year old mother my sister who is deceased was the executor do I become the executor?

This is really an estate planning question. It is not clear whether your mother has the capacity to do any estate planning at this point, or not....

Is he entitled to 1/2 of my 401k after just four years of marriage?

When you say "entitled," it is a tricky thing. The dirty little secret in divorce cases is that almost NONE of them are actually tried. Upwards of...

Can a home get a retitled deed with or without a will and there is still a mortgage on it ?

I also answered your other question, I believe. The ONLY time a Will can be used is in probate. A Will has no legal effect until it is admitted to...

Dead tree?

Not unless that was part of your agreement when you bought the property. If it was, then yes, it would be a breach of contract. Otherwise, you...

Who is next of kin?

I agree with Mr. Conway. Unless you adopted her, it is unlikely you have any rights. There are certain exemptions in rare cases, so you may want to...