Is clothing and shoes a permissible distribution from a special needs trust in Michigan?

I agree with my colleagues. The answers to your questions are contained within the terms of the Trust in question. In all likelihood, these would...

Can an Estate Trust be modified post-mortem to ensure settlor's wishes of equal distribution to beneficiaries?

It is not that the question is too long; it is that your situation is too complex for a simple response. My colleagues have touched on some of the...

The form in question is used ONLY when there is a Will and it names people who would not otherwise be considered "heirs" under Michigan law. It has...

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I agree with Ms. Nichol. I would add that even with the four month claims period, assets CAN be distributed during that time. It is up to the...

What kind of fees or taxes have to be paid on a estate home that was willed to a trust

More information is needed. There should be a step-up in basis for income tax purposes, so there would be no gain, if the property is sold pretty...

Our mother passed away last December. She left a trust with assets divided six equal ways. Two brothers are trustees.

I agree with Ms. Paquette. I would simply add that the trust attorney cannot and will not file an action against his client in this matter. He may...

My sisters husband passed away recently and left her with credit card debt that was in his name only. Is she responsible.

The short answer to your question is that your sister has no responsibility for your husband's debts. The longer more complicated answer involves...

I am the executor of my fathers will. Do I have to file with probate court?

Your question cannot be fully answered without additional information. From the looks of things, the only potential probate asset would be the...

What can I do

Your answer depends in large part to n how the home is titled. If it is in your fathers name alone, probate will be needed. Given your sibling's...

A beneficiary of a recently deceased family member has asked to be removed as having no interest in any inheritance.

I agree with my colleagues. This may be relatively simple, or it may be far more complex than it appears on the surface. As one of my colleagues...