You would file a claim against the estate. There is a claim form you can use online. Depending on whether the personal representative is...

While I agree with both of my colleagues, you specifically referenced a small estate proceeding. That means that the value of the PROBATE ASSETS is...

It sounds like your parents are still alive. You do not have anything to protect until they have passed away. At that point, your brother will need...

There is no such thing as a "quick deed." Lady bird deeds are often done as QUIT claim deeds. There is nothing wrong with that, but one of the...

I am very sorry that you are going through this. It is obviously not what you "signed up for," and it is wrong. But from a legal perspective, I am...

Are there any assets that are titled in the name of a Trust? Any assets referencing a trust as beneficiary? If not, then whether there is a trust...

There are a couple of different issues, here. First, yes, the person in possession of the Will is supposed to file it with the court, as soon as...

Do you HAVE to let them in? No. But you SHOULD let them in and bend over backwards to cooperate and assist them in their investigation so that you...

You have a number of interesting facts in your question that make me wonder why you would set things up the way you did. The ultimate question you...

Interesting question. Normally, mobile homes are treated as vehicles in Michigan and probate is not required, unless it is required for other...