There IS a law in Michigan that allows a Personal Representative to pursue non-probate transfers for the benefit of creditors. I have never seen it...

Witnesses are no longer required under Michigan law but deeds DO need to be notarized. The best practice is to record lady bird deeds at the time...

Hello~ I am sorry to hear of your father's death and the problems you are having with your brother. The first question I would have is whether or...

You do not say how much the check is for. If it is less than $27k, you can use small estate procedures, some of which do not require ANY probate...

Your situation is not clear. Is your mother living or deceased? If your mother is living, then there is NO executor. An executor, (we call them...

Hello~ I would not initiate probate proceedings under the facts you provide. You should not need probate to get title to the vehicles. Those pass...

Your home is a source of income for your parents and this would not be a detriment, in terms of Medicaid. That said, there could potentially be...

Michigan treats mobile homes as vehicles. Vehicles worth less than $60k can automatically pass to the next of kin without the need for probate. The...

There is not enough information in your summary to give you much guidance. I would check with the Register of Deeds to determine who is on the...

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Please note that anything you do to remove yourself from your inheritance might be treated as a divestment, for purposes of your benefits. I...