My husband and I want to take over a two year old child. How do we do this?

I agree that a guardianship would need to go through probate court. The problem I see is that with the mother not on your side, there is no way to...

How long should a court take to issue an order for dispersing funds from an estate?

You have a complicated and unusual situation. The court is not normally involved in distributions and mediation is seldom required. So there is...

If my mother cuts one grandchild out of her will - can that grandchild contest, and on what grounds?

I agree with my colleagues, but fear of a will contest is not a reason to change a distribution. Your mother can leave her estate to whoever she...

Breaking a verbal agreement to a room rental in Michigan

Part of the problem with a verbal agreement is that its terms can be almost impossible to prove. Whether or not your landlord would go to the...

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What has to be filed with court for an Informal Probate in Michigan?

Probate is a County Court. Your friend does not need to go to court, though. He can have the stock transferred to him by filing an Affidavit form...

Do I need a lawyer?

There is not enough information in your summary to answer your questions fully. You do not say if there are other heirs or not. You do not say if...

Can I get compensation for time spent as executor of an Estate?

Yes, absolutely. You will need to keep careful records of your time and what was done working on the estate. One thing to keep in mind is that...

Michigan property a single family home, mother just passed away. She left a will as I'm am the executor named on her will. Do I

If the house is titled in your mother's name alone, then yes, probate would be necessary. In spite of what the Will provides, you are NOT the...

My landlord filed a termination of tenancy and I have a summons to be in court. It's for non payment of rent and water.

You have breached your contract by not paying the rent and water bill. The landlord COULD accept payment and allow the tenancy to continue. He...

In either case, an attorney would need to be retained in my opinion. Only individuals can represent themselves in court. I suppose you could make...