There could be a lot going on here that you're not seeing. For instance, was the property transferred to your brother outright (or via a ladybird...

Do I need a probate lawyer if I have the Will, death certificate of parent and all the assets are cash assets?

You may not even need to open probate. You might find all the information you need by contacting the financial institutions and say that you may...

You can open the estate with a photocopy, if that is all that is available, but you will have to provide some testimony or evidence to the court...

HHow can i take over my mother's mortgage when she passes?

Yes there are, but more importantly your mother will want to be sure that the house transfers to you (as opposed to the debt), preferably outside...

Can a trust be closed by the trustee?

Generally, one would expect an initial Inventory of all property in the trust, along with their values, and then annual accounts (including a final...

I was given guardianship of my granddaughters. can i give them back to their mother, when i think she is ready for them.?

You must petition the court first. If there were no restrictions when you were granted guardianship (or after that time), you can certainly allow...

How can we get a durable power of attorney?

Yes, some of us are willing to travel to clients at the hospital or other locations, often with an additional fee for the on-site visit. If your...

How do you get a clear property title?

It depends on how the deed is written. You will need to have an attorney review the language. If the title is held as Tenants in Common, which it...

What steps should I take?

You may very well need to hire an attorney to get even basic information about your rights in this matter. If you are a beneficiary, you are...

Do I understand correctly from reviewing Todd Scmitz’s summary that he does not handle Macomb County probate court cases?

I am not familiar with that attorney, so I don't know what areas he covers. You can certainly find many qualified local attorneys here on Avvo who...