My mother is passing, and my brother wants to put everything in probate, is that a good move, and what is probate?

I agree with Ms. Kent. I would add that it really is not your brother's choice whether probate is needed or not. If there are assets titled in your...

You are probably out of luck. If your name is not on the title, you are going to have a really tough time. Paying bills does not give you property...

The number of beneficiaries is irrelevant. If there are beneficiaries named for assets, the Will does not cover them. The Will only covers assets...

No one can answer your question without reviewing the deed(s) involved. It all depends on the language that was used in the initial deed. Assuming...

?how do i add a survivor to a piece of land i bought back in the early 80s? I currently cannot find my copy of the title or dee

I suggest you sit down with an estate planning attorney and make sure that you take care of this properly, along with all of your other estate...

Yes. That form is required to be notarized. The same is true with the supplemental testimony form, if that is necessary in your case. That form...

What needs to be included on a Probate Inventory?

I agree with my colleagues. I would simply add that if all that is in the estate would be the account that you mention, it seems like small estate...

How do I handle a dispute of a family member who has lived in my inherited home for 5 years..on a co-owned deed for 2 yrs..?

I am not sure on what basis she is holding up the closing, but as long as you can complete the sale by closing in escrow, the rest of it should be...

Land contract buyer died over a year ago, property taxes have not been paid for 2019 and 2020. What is my next move?

It is not clear to me if the contract was paid off or not. If it was, then you owe a deed to the estate. The problem is that there apparently IS no...

I agree with Mr. Powe. I am very sorry for your loss. Technically, under Michigan law, the person in possession of the Will is supposed to file...