I agree with Mr. Brennan. What does your lease provide? It should address this issue. If it does not, you have an argument in case you need to take...

I agree with Mr. Klisz. Your stepchildren normally would not be your heirs under Michigan law. There are some exceptions to this, however, and it...

I agree with Mr. Kronzek. I would add that you state you were "left" your mother's half of the property. You do not say how this was done. Was...

You can ask. But under Michigan Trust law, the Trustee is only required to provide an annual accounting, unless the trust dictates otherwise....

It is possible that it might work. Keep in mind, though, that many financial institutions will not accept forms not prepared by an attorney. You...

While I do not disagree with Mr. Conway, necessarily, I do not think you have any duty to the family or the bank. The estate would likely be liable...

No one can say for sure without seeing the actual deed, but if the deed just mentions your dad and your brother as JTWROS, then your dad is now the...

Excellent question. I have some additional questions for YOU. I assume that your mother's estate is no longer open, if it ever was open. You say...

I agree with Mr. Harris. I think you have waited too long. And while the cremains are priceless to you, the cost associated with attempting to...

I agree with BOTH of my colleagues and I would also add that this is a bad idea for another reason. The only time Wills are ever used is during...