In a case like yours, it is up to the judge to decide what you are required to provide. It sounds like you have an unusual situation in that you...

I am a realtor and have a client that is the only executor in a will. She has gone through the probate court process.

I agree with Mr. Conway. The other thing to watch out for, if the estate is still open is to make sure that the Letters of Authority are not...

If a will is not notorized or witnessed is it valid in Michigan

I agree with Mr. Cottrell. ANY document intended to be a Will CAN be found to be a Will under Michigan law. Obviously, it is less ideal than a Will...

Is it possible to amend a trust from a single trustee/executor to two trustees/executors with equal powers?

As my colleagues have pointed out, it is probably possible to do what you are seeking. There are some practical issues, such as 1) who is in...

My son is on his deceased non married father's insurance as beneficiary, what's his next move? Other family are becoming chaoti

There are not enough facts provided to answer your question. First, if the value of the assets is less than $22K, small estate proceedings may...

My mother's house is the only thing in probate. When/how do I transfer it into the beneficiaries names?

I agree with my colleagues. The Closing Statement will only close the probate administration. It does not transfer title to the estate assets....

I live in Michigan. Husband passed away and received check after. Can I cash? No estate or probate filing. No assets.

Your "also" is the more serious issue. Without being on the deed, you will need to go through probate to get onto the title of the home. You do not...

We have 24/7 care for my 89 yr old mother. She was left alone in house while the aide went to car to smoke. Do I pursue legal

I personally think that what they are offering is more than reasonable, under the circumstances. I do not think you would do better than that in...

My dad recently passed away and has my brother who passed away before my dad did. My brother is the benificary on my dads policy

It is hard to say without more information. Was there any contingent or secondary beneficiary named on the policy? Did your brother predecease your...

Regarding decedent's medical debts & notice to creditors

More information is needed, but I agree with Mr. Conway that you would want to send them a Notice to Known Creditors form, which you can find,...

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