Your brother's "reasoning" is the law, in Michigan and most other places. Accounts placed in joint names or with beneficiaries are not affected by...

Maybe if all of the other beneficiaries agree to it. But otherwise, it would generally not be done. I am not sure how your being there benefits the...

Without seeing the deed, there is no way to say for certain. If it says Joint tenants with rights of survivorship, though, I think you are out of...

I do not fully agree with my legal brethren, in this instance. Wills CAN be valid in Michigan without being witnessed or notarized. Some Wills have...

We usually one "general" durable power of attorney form that covers both financial and medical powers. I have never had a problem doing it this...

It sounds like you have a mess on your hands. A ladybird deed has nothing to do with a Will. The Will only covers probate assets and a ladybird...

There is no way to answer your question without more facts. Presumably, the bank is the one in possession of that information and I would reach out...

I agree with Mr. Harris. One question, though. Why are you trying to do this, after all this time? By opening probate, (which is almost certainly...

I agree with Mr. Streby. You said that your great-grandfather told you all the assets were in joint names with your grandmother (assuming that is...

More information is needed. A Will only means something if you go through probate. Was that ever done? If not, who is on the title of the property?...