The home needs to go through probate for you to get legal authority to put it in your name. If you cannot afford an attorney then you need to...

This is basic estate planning. EVERY adult should have a Power of Attorney form for medical and financial matters. The State of Michigan publishes...

Your answers depend in part on facts not included in your summary. As the surviving spouse, you would have the right to transfer title to the...

I agree with Ms. Paquette. Your answer depends on a lot of things. Do you know the branch where the account is located? Do you have a key? Are you...

Well....there are a few facts missing from your summary. Given the sparse details you provide, I would argue that unless son contributed to the...

I agree with Mr. Mannor. A court would typically not order the home be sold in this kind of case. And the home WOULD be an exempt asset in terms of...

If the check is in your father's name then the answer is no. If YOU paid the bill, then they should issue the check to YOU. If they refuse to do...

I agree with Mr. Klisz. As the buyer under the contract, you do not have legal standing to be appointed Personal Representative yourself. But you...

What a financial planner would have to do with your grandpa's trust, I cannot imagine. Your best bet would be to contact the trust attorney to ask...

I agree with my colleagues. Joint assets are not part of any estate. If the creditor tries to get you to pay, I would let them know that there is...

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