How long should my younger brother and I wait before we receive a copy of the trust and a list of assets? Time line of process?

While not a lot of time has passed, the most difficult thing in these kinds of proceedings is uncertainty. In my opinion, there is no excuse for...

Did my father emancipate me?

I do not think your question has any bearing on the situation you are now in. Whether you had a lease or not, once the lease expired, your tenancy...

How do I appeal an order filed in probate court in Michigan?

It SOUNDS LIKE you have been handling this, on your own. You should have had legal counsel represent you in the proceedings, up to this point....

Is my friend legally responsible for all cancellation fees when he cancelled the cruise, including my portion?

I agree with Mr. Powe. You do not say how much the cancellation fee was. I am assuming it was less than $5k. So you could go to small claims court...

Do i need an estate account?

There is a form that you can file with the bank that should allow you to collect the $500. You can find the form, here:...

Can me and my parents get in trouble for letting my 17 year old boyfriend live with us?

Your parents cannot "get into trouble." But it IS possible that they could be ordered to have your boyfriend return home. It is also likely that if...

The lawyer can certainly request this. The reason for doing so is: if there is an objection to an accounting, the Trustee is entitled to use the...

How can a girlfriend use the last name of her boyfriend when he quit claim his house to include her as his wife with full rights

There are too many unknowns here to give you much guidance. I would guess that unless your "step-mom" voluntarily walks away from this, you are...

What grounds do I have to keep this child under guardianship? What are my responsibilities?

Guardianship may be an uphill battle. While you may score some points with the judge for having been available and ready to step in, Michigan law...

Assuming this is a Michigan probate matter, there is no time limit. I am working on an estate right now where the decedent died more than 25 years...