Since your father has expressed a preference, it is exceedingly unlikely the doctors will allow your sister to overrule that. As long as he has...

I agree with Mr. Harris' answer. It APPEARS that some form of probate is likely going to be needed. In the absence of a Will, there would be a...

I agree with Attorney Archie, with one notable exception. With respect to the water and sewer bill, that becomes a lien on the property if it is...

You do not include some very important information in your summary. How much were the life insurance proceeds worth? There are small estate...

MUCH more information is needed. But the statute of limitations in Michigan for probate matters is 3 years. So you may be well outside of that. It...

No one really OWNS a trust. But if a trust was set up for your benefit and you are receiving income or principal from it, then you probably need to...

There is not enough information to fully answer your question, but I would argue that if the mother "had her faculties," then it would be extremely...

I agree with my colleagues. I would add that, in addition to the cost of the bond itself, which comes off the top of the estate, by petitioning the...

It is VERY often the case that provisions in Wills end up not applying due to a number of different factors. It is possible that this can happen...

There is more to this than meets the eye. You do not say who this person is, what their relationship to you is, or how much money is at stake. All...