I am very sorry for your loss. In Michigan, probate estates need to be open for six months. Creditors have 4 months from the date of...

There is no way to answer your question without reviewing the deed that your mother signed. The title company is concerned about transferring...

As with so many things related to the law, the answer depends on the facts. Your question is posted under "Trusts," and I am not sure if you meant...

In addition to Mr. Smith's answer, your friend has a complicated situation in that there is a Prisoner Reimbursement Act in Michigan. The money...

In addition to Mr. Powe's answer, under Michigan probate law, the real estate must be valued at either the appraised value, (if an appraisal was...

In addition to Mr. Coffee-Tavi's response, the answer to your question can be complicated. If there the need for a probate estate, then the ESTATE...

I agree with Mr. Zichi. I would add that, depending on the value of the vacant land, it might be possible for you to use small estate proceedings...

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I agree with the prior answers. I wanted to add that I came across this very helpful chart on who gets what in Michigan when there is no Will....

Guardianship is a probate proceeding in the county where the minor resides. You start that by filing a Petition. There is a $175 fee to file....

It is not a bad idea. I have done several POAs for people in these circumstances. Really, ALL adults should have POA forms, so that they will have...