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...

I am not sure what happened in your situation. I don't know why it would have been the lawyer recording the deed, unless the lawyer agreed to do...

If you do not have an ownership interest in the home, then yes, you can be evicted. You would need to make other living arrangements within about...

What you suspect of happening almost certainly didn't happen. Bank personnel are EXTREMELY cautious and liability averse. So when a customer passes...

Your question is not entirely clear. If you are looking for a way to get your mortgage paid off and you are wanting to stay at the property rent...