I agree with Mr. Zichi's answer. I would suggest, however, that once an estate is opened, you would have the right to seek the return of the safe...

Do I need to go through probate court?

I agree that probate should not be required, but the only way to tell for sure is to have the deed reviewed. The language in the deed will...

A person acting under a Financial POA IS a fiduciary. Any person paying expenses on behalf of your mother *should* be able to get reimbursed for...

My stepson has a password protected iPhone- No access by my husband when he is with us. How would the court view this?

I am not sure this is worth the fight. If your concern is not with his contacts with her, I would probably just leave this alone. You can and...

Do I have to give her car back?

If it is in her name, I think you need to give it back. A promise to make a gift is not enforceable, as there is no consideration for it. If she...

Inheritance as an only biological child with no surviving spouse?

If he already has title, he should take that to the police and let them handle retrieving the car. If you know where the car is at, it should not...

Sadly, at this point, if they are not willing to leave, you would need to file an action in district court to have them evicted. It is not an...

There are a number of ways to accomplish this, depending on your objectives and factors not mentioned in your summary. This is something that you...

I am not sure where you got the idea that "in Michigan the mother has custody." Michigan law favors the biological parents, in terms of custody...

Need to know the easiest way to put deed in my name.?

Jeff~ I am very sorry for your loss. Without seeing the current deed, it is impossible to say for sure. But I very much suspect that you are going...