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My Dad recently passed without a will and owned 2 different properties - should me and my brother do probate and how?

James's answer | Answered on July 28, 2009

Probate will be necessary, in order for the title on the property to pass. It sounds as if your father's spouse is making things very difficult for...

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Hi, My daughter passed away 1/03/09 and willed me $3000.00 , My son-in-law won't give me the money How can I get it.

James's answer | Answered on July 28, 2009

You did not say whether there are any probate assets or not. If there are no probate assets, then the terms of the Will do not apply. If there are...

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I have a 17yr old (11th) in mich who wants me to be guardian..courthouse vague w/exception of fee...what all do i need for this?

James's answer | Answered on July 28, 2009

The procedure would depend on whether you need to be appointed as guardian or conservator and why. In Michigan, custody of a person is broken down...

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In Calif how long after a person passes away does it take to probate 1 checking acct and 2 life insurance policies

James's answer | Answered on July 28, 2009

In general, probate administration should take approximately 6 months, if there are few creditors and assets that do not need to be sold. It...

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Grandson,14 benificary for cd. need lawer to protect rights

James's answer | Answered on July 28, 2009

I would need more information on your situation before being able to advise you further. Is there a Conservatorship set up for you? If so, has the...

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Probate on Car Loan through a Credit Union for my Father

James's answer | Answered on July 28, 2009

I would need more information from you before being able to answer your question. Presumably, the credit union would not be able to repossess the...

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Can I leave life insurance benefits to a minor child in Michigan?

James's answer | Answered on July 28, 2009

There are a number of reasons why this is not a good idea. Assuming the value of the insurance is more than $5,000, upon your death, a...

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Regarding distribution of an inheritance, would it be adviseable to establish a family trust in the state of Michigan?

James's answer | Answered on July 28, 2009

The answer depends on whether or not the investment companies will allow your mother to designate beneficiaries on these assets. If the answer is...

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How long does a person have to transfer names on property after one dies?

James's answer | Answered on July 28, 2009

I would need more information from you before being able to answer your question. How was the property titled when it was purchased? Did your...

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Real estate/Will

James's answer | Answered on July 28, 2009

If the language in the deed is as you describe, it does not make sense. A tenancy in common requires probate for any deceased tenant's share. So in...

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My Dad recently passed without a will and owned 2 different properties - should me and my brother do probate and how?

Hi, My daughter passed away 1/03/09 and willed me $3000.00 , My son-in-law won't give me the money How can I get it.

I have a 17yr old (11th) in mich who wants me to be guardian..courthouse vague w/exception of fee...what all do i need for this?

In Calif how long after a person passes away does it take to probate 1 checking acct and 2 life insurance policies

Grandson,14 benificary for cd. need lawer to protect rights

Probate on Car Loan through a Credit Union for my Father

Can I leave life insurance benefits to a minor child in Michigan?

Regarding distribution of an inheritance, would it be adviseable to establish a family trust in the state of Michigan?

How long does a person have to transfer names on property after one dies?

Real estate/Will