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He left no will and he has 4 grown children from a previous marriage and they are staking a claim on the property and home

James's answer | Answered on March 04, 2010

I assume from the summary that you are the surviving spouse, but it does not state that, in the summary. I would need to know your relationship to...

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Do i list my 16 year old sister's car as part of my mother's property since my mom had both names on the title?

James's answer | Answered on March 04, 2010

As long as both names are on the title, the vehicle is not a probate asset. There is no minimum age requirement for ownership of a motor vehicle in...

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Can I give my parents guardianship of my son without his absent father's consent?

James's answer | Answered on March 03, 2010

You may not need to get the father's consent, but he would need to get notice of the proceedings. There are a couple of options available to you to...

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Can a house be rented out, if the will states everything is to be sold and divided equal 5 ways

James's answer | Answered on March 03, 2010

The house can and should be sold. If the Personal Rep does not do this, then you can petition the court to compel him to. Of course, with the real...

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What legal options do I have when a builder and his hired architect begin design plans prior to owner signing contract?

James's answer | Answered on March 02, 2010

You have a very complex situation and it is difficult to give any kind of guidance without completely reviewing the documents you have. I would...

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I'm having an issue at work.

James's answer | Answered on March 02, 2010

I would need to know more about the situation to determine whether it makes sense to pursue a claim against them or not. What is the difference...

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Probate in Michigan question

James's answer | Answered on March 02, 2010

ANY property that is titled in the name of the decedent must go through probate, in most cases. There is an exception for motor vehicles, if the...

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How should I handle this probate( michigan)

James's answer | Answered on March 02, 2010

I would generally agree with Attorney McAvoy's advice. I think that you need to make some decisions about how you want to proceed. You would need...

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Can i still get money left in a will for me after 17 years?

James's answer | Answered on February 28, 2010

I agree with the other two answers. You might also check to determine if there *was* a probate estate for your grandfather. It is possible that...

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Michigan: wife's dad died. She is beneficiary. Pistol in his home with no records. If serial number comes out clean is it hers?

James's answer | Answered on February 26, 2010

I am not sure what basis the State would have for doing anything with this property. As long as it belonged to your father-in-law, then it passes...

James P. Frederick's Answers (17263)

He left no will and he has 4 grown children from a previous marriage and they are staking a claim on the property and home

Do i list my 16 year old sister's car as part of my mother's property since my mom had both names on the title?

Can I give my parents guardianship of my son without his absent father's consent?

Can a house be rented out, if the will states everything is to be sold and divided equal 5 ways

What legal options do I have when a builder and his hired architect begin design plans prior to owner signing contract?

I'm having an issue at work.

Probate in Michigan question

How should I handle this probate( michigan)

Can i still get money left in a will for me after 17 years?

Michigan: wife's dad died. She is beneficiary. Pistol in his home with no records. If serial number comes out clean is it hers?