Questions answered by James P. Frederick

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How do I go about reporting someone for not giving me my rightful inheritance?

James's answer | Answered on March 19, 2015

Hello~ MUCH more information is needed to determine what you might be entitled to, if anything. There are far too many factors involved to...

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Father passed away, He set up a trust as my mother as the sole beneficiary and upon her death to be split evenly to the children

James's answer | Answered on March 18, 2015

Mr. Zichi has already provided you with an excellent answer and I agree with him. There is nothing in your facts which suggests ANY basis for your...

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My grandfather passed away and I have questions concerning the will and the definition of an "heir".

James's answer | Answered on March 18, 2015

I agree with Mr. Zelinger. Both your mother and you/your siblings are heirs, under Michigan law. Your mother WOULD have the authority to liquidate...

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Should my mother add my brother's and my name to her house or leave it to us in her will?

James's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

This is more of an estate planning or elder law question than probate. The answer depends on facts which are not included in your summary....

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Tenancy vs Landlord. Hi Sir/Madam, My landlord is troubling us with false accusations & we want to move out before the lease end

James's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

I do not believe this would be seen as a valid reason to break a lease. You are entitled to "quiet enjoyment of the premises," though, so facts...

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My sister died at age 40 she was attacked by a man and the hospital did nothing when he came in and disconnected the life machin

James's answer | Answered on March 16, 2015

I agree with Mr. Haber. Obviously, whether or not you have a strong case would depend on facts which are not included in your summary. The hospital...

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If I bought a car in detroit, MI but I traveled from Florida to purchase it and then had it shipped and registered in Florida.

James's answer | Answered on March 16, 2015

What does your written agreement say? If the agreement is silent, then I think you need to sue in Michigan, unless the dealer does business in...

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Do avvo lawyer's handle wills

James's answer | Answered on March 14, 2015

I agree with all of my colleagues. I write simply to point out that you have your summary posted in the probate area. If your objective is to AVOID...

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Bought property. Wife's name not on title. Will she be entitled to property or does she have to go to probate court?

James's answer | Answered on March 13, 2015

I agree with Ms. Rebeck's response. Without any additional information, probate would be required. Who is entitled to the property depends on a lot...

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Can you sue a funeral home?

James's answer | Answered on March 13, 2015

I would second Mr. Conway's response. It *sounds like* the boyfriend and his sister may be liable for conversion. In Michigan, you can get treble...

James P. Frederick's Answers (17267)

How do I go about reporting someone for not giving me my rightful inheritance?

Father passed away, He set up a trust as my mother as the sole beneficiary and upon her death to be split evenly to the children

My grandfather passed away and I have questions concerning the will and the definition of an "heir".

Should my mother add my brother's and my name to her house or leave it to us in her will?

Tenancy vs Landlord. Hi Sir/Madam, My landlord is troubling us with false accusations & we want to move out before the lease end

My sister died at age 40 she was attacked by a man and the hospital did nothing when he came in and disconnected the life machin

If I bought a car in detroit, MI but I traveled from Florida to purchase it and then had it shipped and registered in Florida.

Do avvo lawyer's handle wills

Bought property. Wife's name not on title. Will she be entitled to property or does she have to go to probate court?

Can you sue a funeral home?