Do individuals who have disability SS need special wording in receiving from a trust

SSD payments are not based on income qualification, and your inheritance would not jeopardize your benefits. If you were receiving SSI, the answer...

Do estate/inheritance tax come out of estate

There is currently no estate (nor inheritance) tax in Michigan. The Federal Estate Tax applies only on estates in excess of $5,340,000, (for 2014)....

I need to know how does work the inheritance after my dad passed a way

I agree with my colleagues. In addition to what has been posted, you can check the online real estate records for Oakland County, here:...

My dad passed on aug 7th, and has no will. stepmom is his survivor as well as my brother and I. Does our stepmom get it all?

You can check online records for many assets, including the real estate. If there were assets in your father's name ALONE, then such assets would...

What happens to our home if my husband dies or ever divorced me?

I agree with my colleagues. I would add that you have a multitude of issues, here, all screaming out for some comprehensive estate planning. Your...

How do I pay an inventory fee on an estate?

The fee is paid to the Probate Court. It is based on a percentage of the value of the assets. Some counties have an easy way to determine the fee....

If an individual is single who is responsible for their debt after their death?

You have an unusual situation. No one, individually, is responsible for the debt in your case. The "Estate" would be responsible. Whether or not...

I agree with Mr. Moore. Small estate proceedings in Michigan usually do not involve probate court, at all. As such, it is difficult for creditors...

Probate Estate

I agree with my colleagues. You do not say if there was a Will or not and whether you were married to your son's mother, at the time of her death....

How long should I have to review an annual accounting before the court date? This is a family/probate court case.

You should get it two weeks ahead of time if mailed and a week ahead of time, if personally served. As long as you have it in advance, though, even...