How do I petition a Michigan probate court for final distribution of my inheritance?

The best way to show your siblings you are serious is probably to hire an attorney to send them a letter. Going to court is generally the last...

Yes, provided there is no spouse. If there is a spouse, he or she gets it. James Frederick

Ex-husband died. Do I own property that is jointly held? Do not know if he left a will.

I agree with Mr. Ruth. You also should have a lawyer carefully review your divorce judgment and property settlement to make sure that they did not...

Can I stop paying my husbands credit card bills that are in his name only because he is in a nursing home now.?

I agree with Mr. LasCola. I would add that since your name is not on the credit cards, you are not responsible for making any payments. Whether you...

Guardianship of my (almost) 85 year old dad.

I am sorry for your situation. I suspect you will not find anyone willing to take the case pro bono, for two reasons. 1) Contested guardianship...

"Independent probate" was a form of probate administration under the OLD probate code of Michigan. That code was replaced in 1998, and independent...

Can I transfer my name to the deed of my deceased parent's home? I am executor & only beneficiary on both notarized Wills.

Based on your summary, SOME form of probate will likely be necessary, to transfer title to your parent's home to you. You would need to be...

Can I find out exactly what my dad owned when he died?

The key to your question is finding out how your dad titled his assets. Some of that, you can likely find out online. You can check the register of...

Can my condo association fine or evict me for having a service cat. They just found out i have her.

No, they cannot. You may need to prove that it is in fact a service animal, however. James Frederick

Can an irrevocable trust truly not be changed? Will I ever have control over my money?

There are a lot of potential issues, here, but there is no way of knowing what your rights are without knowing: 1) what you signed, and 2) what the...