Choosing a Guardian

There is no need to name those you do NOT want to be guardian. The people that you name in the Will (or other written instrument) to be guardians,...

Not in Michigan. You can use an Affidavit form for estates of up to $21k. Beyond that, there are other small estate procedures, but it is very...

Am I obligated to pay for a fertilizer treatment this new season from a company I have used for 3 years in the past.

I think you should pay. Unless you called them and cancelled, then they had a reasonable expectation that you still wanted to use their service....

My tenant passed away, with no will his property is in probate so it is all still in my rental can i charge the estate rent?

The lease determines the parties rights and responsibilities. I would agree with my colleagues that you can charge the estate. You will want to...

I own a rental home that I have a mortgage on. Is there a way to sell it to my renter without him getting a mortgage?

A land contract might work. The problem is that you cannot "cash out" of this house if you are the lender. You need someone else to loan him the...

Do I have a winnable case for right to repair

More information is needed. What kind of repairs are needed? If you are talking about normal wear and tear, then I agree with Mr. Brennan...

Decedent's Estate closing, final filing of Income taxes

I see no reason the estate cannot be closed. You will need to pay a CPA, in advance, to do the tax return. There will be no tax, since there is...

Can new owner increase my rent from $463 to $600 by not honoring my lease under previous owner?

It depends on the lease. If your lease has expired, the new owner does not need to honor the existing terms, for subsequent lease periods. You are...

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What, if any, document is needed from the court for a decedent's personal representative to sell a home currently in probate?

You do not need an order from the court unless your Letters of Authority are restricted. It should say right on the face of your Letters whether...

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How to help my Uncle in prison

It is certainly possible that the workmen's comp could pass to the State, at least in part. You can find a copy of the Act, here:...