While I agree with my colleagues, there is another path for you to obtain at least partial information. Probate files are part of the public...

Will, Probate and Division of property: What exactly does this article in the will mean?

I agree with both of my colleagues. I would simply add that the paragraph in question seems to be limited to Personal Property. Personal property,...

Probate Issue: Pertaining to Attorney Fees and Retainer agreement...

Some lawyers will include such a clause in the fee agreement, on the rationale that if they are able to settle the case VERY early, with a minimal...

I agree with Mr. Sumner. I think you are out of luck, here. Your father could only control the property in HIS estate. It passed to your brother,...

If there is an estate open, then the car DOES need to be part of the estate and it should be listed on the Inventory. Some counties require you to...

Spousal property rights in Michigan

I agree with my colleagues. Your answer depends on how the deed reads. You *may* have dower rights, at this point, but there is no dower in...

I need a lawyer to look at a prenuptial agreement and go over it with me need to know how much it willl cost

Lawyers on this site are not supposed to directly solicit business. You can check the "find a lawyer" link above, however, and locate many lawyers...

My cousin has been living with me since she was 14 and she is 16, how do I get guardianship?

There is a form called "modification or termination of guardianship." You can file that with the probate court in your county. Your cousin is old...

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Do I need to go through probate even if I have a pour over will that buts all my mothers assets to the trust?

I agree with my colleagues. The "Why" probate is necessary is because that is the ONLY way that a Will can be given effect. It must be "Admitted"...

A PERSON MARRIED TO HUSBAND # 3 FOR 15 + YEARS . FILES A PETITION TO PROBATE , USING HUSBAND # 2 LAST NAME IS THIS LEGAL .

I am going to take a slightly different approach to this than my colleagues did. If the petition was filed, then the onus is on the beneficiaries...