Questions answered by Julie Aletta Paquette

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My mom boyfriend of 20 years past and he have two properties he left her, how can we transfer deed to her name?

Julie's answer | Answered on June 06, 2014

You may very well have to open a probate estate, unless the deeds were prepared in such a way as to transfer the property to your mom. Your mom...

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Children and step-father are on deed and now he has died without will, What happens to his share of land?

Julie's answer | Answered on June 06, 2014

It depends on the language in the deed. You need to have a Michigan attorney review the deed to give you an opinion. Many of us offer a free...

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I submitted a petition to probate court to obtain legal guardianship for my dad. What do i need to be prepared for the hearing?

Julie's answer | Answered on June 06, 2014

You can usually get a little guidance from the guardian ad litem, who will contact you once they're appointed. If you don't hear from a GAL at...

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Michigan decedent, (no children, parents dead, full siblings living) dies intestate, does an outstate half sibling share estate?

Julie's answer | Answered on June 06, 2014

A sibling is a sibling and must be treated the same as the other siblings. You may be well-served to at least consult with a probate attorney...

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Mother had land, she passed. Land was split between step-father and her children. He now has passed. Who gets his part?

Julie's answer | Answered on June 06, 2014

It really depends on the wording on the deed, first of all, and then it may depend on whether there was a will for the step-father or not. Please...

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Can I file a civil lawsuit against a county probate court and a conservator in another venue besides the probate venue when I

Julie's answer | Answered on June 05, 2014

You really need to sit down with an attorney and go over your situation to see if there is truly something improper, and it so, what you can do...

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My wifes mom just died and her sister will not let her see the will.will not let her go in the house or let her have copies will

Julie's answer | Answered on May 30, 2014

What you need to do is consult with a probate attorney immediately. If there is no will, then from your description it does not sound like Sue has...

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Can a bank charge for holding a will?

Julie's answer | Answered on May 28, 2014

I cannot answer for you as this is an issue which must be answered by the local law in West Africa. Did her father have assets here in Michigan,...

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My son died without a will and left a stock account of $150,000 and no beneficiaries.

Julie's answer | Answered on May 28, 2014

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. From what you are saying, it appears you (and his father) are your son's heirs (assuming he is not married...

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Insolvent estate question - What are the order of payments for a small estate?

Julie's answer | Answered on May 26, 2014

Mr. Frederick gave you a good answer. My other question is whether the bank account really has no joint owner or beneficiary designation? Have...

Julie Aletta Paquette's Answers (934)

My mom boyfriend of 20 years past and he have two properties he left her, how can we transfer deed to her name?

Children and step-father are on deed and now he has died without will, What happens to his share of land?

I submitted a petition to probate court to obtain legal guardianship for my dad. What do i need to be prepared for the hearing?

Michigan decedent, (no children, parents dead, full siblings living) dies intestate, does an outstate half sibling share estate?

Mother had land, she passed. Land was split between step-father and her children. He now has passed. Who gets his part?

Can I file a civil lawsuit against a county probate court and a conservator in another venue besides the probate venue when I

My wifes mom just died and her sister will not let her see the will.will not let her go in the house or let her have copies will

Can a bank charge for holding a will?

My son died without a will and left a stock account of $150,000 and no beneficiaries.

Insolvent estate question - What are the order of payments for a small estate?