Leah~ You are in a very tough spot and there is no easy legal answer. Anything involving the courts is likely to be a contested proceeding and it...

Do I need a lawyer for my mothers will??

I suggest that you have your mother review her estate planning with a lawyer, NOW. The fact that her estate plan seems to be centered around a Will...

What process do we need to do to adopt our grandson. We have had permant guardianship for over 10 years. We live in Mich.

There is a permanent process, but it involves probate court. Given that permanent guardianship in your case is only 4 years, I am not sure you...

I agree with Julie's answer. One of the benefits of using a Trust is that it is a private arrangement between the grantor, the trustee and the...

You would remain as the Trustee. You could refer to yourself as the "surviving initial trustee." If you had not been serving as trustee previously,...

Will an irrevocable trust protect my moms savings account from Medicaid 5 year look back rule?

Perhaps. But you really do not need a trust to do this. Any transfer made more than 5 years from the date of application would have the same...

Yes, this can certainly be done. Either option that you describe is very common. Ideally, you will want to do this through an attorney, because the...

Theoretically, simply doing away with the amendment should work. As Mr. Smith indicates, it is better to use an additional form to cancel the...

How do I get a replacement title for my dads car?

It sounds like probate is going to be required. There is a statute that eliminates the need for probate of vehicles, assuming probate would...

What steps should be taken when the individual petitioning for Conservator passes away before the probate hearing is completed?

I would not reschedule the hearing, since that will only delay you another month or more. I would show up for the hearing (which is done on Zoom,...