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If there is a will and an executer has been named, is it necessary to go to probate court to get a letter of authority?

James's answer | Answered on July 08, 2011

The answer to your question depends on the terms of the insurance policy. Most of the time, if there is no secondary beneficiary named, the...

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My deceased Mother has created a Living Trust. I assume my Father is the Trustee andis likely the primary beneficiary.

James's answer | Answered on July 08, 2011

What right you have depends on the terms of the Trust. If your father is the trustee and the sole beneficiary, at this point, then he probably does...

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My daughter's father died, he never married the woman he was living with.

James's answer | Answered on July 08, 2011

Mr. Zochowski's response is correct, provided that all of the decedent's assets were titled in his name alone. If the assets were titled jointly or...

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Is probate required?

James's answer | Answered on July 07, 2011

You have a lot of questions that would be much easier to answer by being able to review the actual documents. Generally speaking, however, if the...

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My mother recently passed. As the executor of her will, with no real estate or real property involved, must I probate her will?

James's answer | Answered on July 07, 2011

If there are no other assets, then probate is not necessary. Technically, you are still supposed to FILE the Will with the probate court for...

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My friends daughter owned a home and died without a will, because the daughter was sick the mother had moved in with her and

James's answer | Answered on July 07, 2011

I agree with attorney Reed's response. Probate will be necessary to re-title the house. The mother would be the owner, as long as the girl's father...

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When some asset goes through probate, how can you find out what its is, than the value?

James's answer | Answered on July 05, 2011

There is not enough information to determine the answer to your question. Yes, the probate court is a public file, and you can go to the court and...

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I had a 3 year contract with an alarm company for an alrm protecting service to my house,

James's answer | Answered on July 02, 2011

You need to have an attorney review your contract to determine what your rights are. There is no "lemon law" for alarm systems. On the other hand,...

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How do you handle a family member who is letting a person take guardianship over her and she has only known her a few months.

James's answer | Answered on June 29, 2011

I agree with Attorney Heckler's comprehensive answer. A guardianship can only be handled through the probate court. The court will schedule a...

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Michigan probate question

James's answer | Answered on June 28, 2011

I agree with you that informal probate appears to be appropriate. At this time, (until probate has been initiated), there is no one who has legal...

James P. Frederick's Answers (17263)

If there is a will and an executer has been named, is it necessary to go to probate court to get a letter of authority?

My deceased Mother has created a Living Trust. I assume my Father is the Trustee andis likely the primary beneficiary.

My daughter's father died, he never married the woman he was living with.

Is probate required?

My mother recently passed. As the executor of her will, with no real estate or real property involved, must I probate her will?

My friends daughter owned a home and died without a will, because the daughter was sick the mother had moved in with her and

When some asset goes through probate, how can you find out what its is, than the value?

I had a 3 year contract with an alarm company for an alrm protecting service to my house,

How do you handle a family member who is letting a person take guardianship over her and she has only known her a few months.

Michigan probate question