Regarding settling an estate without a will in Michigan.

I agree with Mr. Conway. The only thing that might change that answer would be a provision in your mother-in-law's Will that states the intent that...

Do I still have to pay rent to my landlord even though the place is in foreclosure?

Unless your lease says otherwise, you are still required to pay rent. The landlord is still the owner until the foreclosure proceeding is complete....

I just signed contract for basement remodeling and want to cancel without penalty. How long do I have? If any time frame

I agree with Mr. Yurgil. More information is needed to determine if you have any cancellation period or not. For most contracts, you do not have...

I just found a check issued to me in 2007, is it still good?

I doubt any bank would cash that check. The company should reissue it for you without problem, however. I would contract them, as Mr. Brennan...

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Do probate judges look at liens or debts of heirs of an estate before distributing inheritance.

Normally, a judge does not even look at the FILE, let alone the status of beneficiaries of the estate. If it is an unsupervised informal probate...

Can I receive probate case information before being officially served by administrator

This does not make a lot of sense. If the paperwork has been filed with the court, it would usually be accompanied by a proof of service,...

90 yr. old sister passed away, I am her only living sibling. How do I find out about the estate. She had no children or husban

There are a few things that you can do. You can check the real estate records to determine whether there was a deed recorded which added your son...

Probate law firm issues

It sounds like a complicated mess, but the answer to your question is no, you personally have no responsibility to pay the attorney. The attorney...

Who is the next of kin when my grandfather dies.

Under Michigan law, you would step into your father's shoes, as an heir to your grandfather. You and your uncle would be next of kin, assuming your...

My father had his will done and it was signed with the wrong date, Is it still valid?

I would say that you do not need to have the will redone. I have a couple of questions for you, though. Was the Will drawn up by an attorney or was...