Wills are public records, after they have been admitted to probate. It is part of the probate file which anyone can request. Prior to the Will...

What would make a will be reopened after a year and half?

I assume this is a follow-up to your earlier question. I am not sure what you mean by a Will being re-opened. A Will is not opened or closed. A...

Can a will be reopened to assure that certain criteria has been met by the beneficiaries put in the deceased person's will

I do not believe the court would allow this. There is no way for the court to police this, and the judge would likely deem that language to be...

My daughter was killed by a drunk driver. I am the PR of her estate. How do I disperse the settlement money fairly?

I agree with my colleague. Because this is a settlement, you can negotiate a division of the proceeds. If you cannot agree on the allocation, then...

My husband passed away and owes a credit card debt. Is a pension considered an asset in Kent County Michigan. He has no assets.

I agree with my colleagues. On the limited facts provided, you should not be liable for the debt. If there is a probate estate, I would consult...

What do i need to do to get guardianship of my grandmother. She currently lives with me and has since june.

This appears to be a follow-up or duplicate of your other question. I would suggest that you have your grandmother meet with an estate planning...

What do i need to do to get guardianship of my grandmother. She currently lives with me and has since june.

I would agree with my colleagues and would second Mr. Zelinger's suggestion that a Durable Power of Attorney form sounds like a much better choice,...

What happens to my house after my husband died with no will?

I agree with my colleagues, but before running to the probate court, it would probably be best to have the deed reviewed. Since this was a gift...

Why is the word "The" required in a trust name? Or is it required at all?

There is no requirement that a trust be "named" at all. Companies that do business with the Trustee(s) are accustomed to seeing the title of assets...

What do i have to do to give my father power of attorney of my son to him???

Normally this is a form that you would have a lawyer draft for you, because you want the form to be honored when it is presented. More facts are...