My wife passed a few years ago. Her father passed a year or so before she did. Her sister was executive and did not close the

I am so sorry for your loss. Your questions cannot fully be answered here based on the information you have provided. However, a quick way to...

Could there be a valid reason why an estate attorney would not file a will with county probate court, in Michigan?

Your description of what has been going on does not raise any red flags for me, but I could be missing some key facts. If all of her assets are...

What would make a will be reopened after a year and half?

Generally, a probate estate can be re-opened to either finalize the administration which was not previously completed before the court...

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My standard practice is to NOT allow anyone else in the room when I consult with a client about their estate plan, and also when we sign. This...

8 cousins want to contest my uncles will

It's difficult to answer your question based on the facts you have presented. It sounds as if the court has already admitted the will. But then...

Can i stop a court date to hire a new attorney

You may very well be able to, but it depends on the circumstances, like whether you were ordered by the court to get your accounts in, whether you...

How can I get an asset (a deceased father's truck ) returned that is being held by a deceased heirs spouse? No probate needed.

I am sorry for the loss of your father and the difficult family dynamics that you are dealing with right now. From what you have described, it does...

My mother is 85 yrs old. In 2003 she named my brother and I as beneficiaries. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer's about 2 mos ago

I am sorry that your mother has been diagnosed with dementia and that you are dealing with the additional stress of difficult family dynamics as...

Durable power of attorney

I am sorry that your mother has been diagnosed with dementia and that you are dealing with the additional stress of difficult family dynamics as...

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How to transfer a deed

From your description, it sounds like you will have to open a probate estate for your mother before you can do something with this particular real...