Can a 26 year old be with a 17 year old if the 17 year old is out on her own ?

Yes. A 17 year old is legally a minor and has protected legal status. The minor's parents can control who she sees and when. If your comment "be...

When do you hand out items left in a will?

The answer is up to your mother, in my opinion, if you are talking about personal items. She could claim these as her own, under Michigan law, in...

My mother died and the will states, to split assets 5 way and she said she is keeping it all.?

MUCH more information is needed. Did she tell you WHY she is keeping it all? Did she pay all of the administrative expenses, creditors, etc? If so,...

In Michigan, if these would otherwise be part of an estate, it would qualify as a small estate. There is an Affidavit form you can take to the bank...

Do I need to remove my deceased husband's name off of our joint quit claim deed for our house?

It is not necessary to remove your husband's name from the deed. If you wish to do so, however, you would file his death certificate with the...

Is it proper for a lawyer to allow only one person in charge of an estate of the parent?

The lawyer does not "allow" this or "direct" this. It is done by the client. That said, your son has a big problem. You can sue him for breach of...

Is it correct that in an insolvent estate in Michigan, is it illegal for adult children to inherit something from there parents?

Every case turns on the facts and circumstances of THAT case. There are exceptions to general rules. This is at least the third summary you have...

It varies. Usually, the answer is yes, but there are some cemeteries that issues deeds to plots. Succession usually passes by way of a decedent's...

What is the law in Michigan? The only assets and income the person has is exempt asset under federal law?

An IRA is exempt under Federal law. Under Michigan law, for an individual person, the question would be exempt from WHAT? Is the person alive? If...

Is this the law in Michigan?

This is potentially the law in Michigan. It is one of the reasons why it is not a good idea for the PR to make partial distributions until the...