Our father died four years ago with a living will in place. My stepmother either was the co-grantor or subsequent trustee.

From your description of the facts, I would say you don't have any rights until her death, unless you have reason to believe something improper is...

Is the signature of a senior citizen necessary to gain guardianship and conservatorship of a relative suffering from dementia

No, the proposed ward does not need to sign the Petition to have someone appointed their guardian/conservator. They can however, sign a nomination...

Do I need a lawyer or an I make my own will sign and have it notorised

It is legal to make our your own will, but whether the document you create will be found to be valid after your death is another question. Often...

I am sorry for your loss. You may not have to go through probate - often a trust avoids probate altogether. There is no form for you to pull up...

My friend who is 81 typed up her own will and signed it with a notary public .Is this a valid will in the state of Michigan?

Without seeing the document myself, I would not feel comfortable offering an opinion as to its validity. There are different statutes which could...

Can a Co-trustee change the locks on a outbuilding we have been sharing for 2 years, and throw my belongings out ?

Your question cannot be answered without more information. You should consult with a probate attorney.

Can I probate my Mom's estate that has passed, without a lawyer or no will?

You do need to open probate, which you can do without an attorney, but you will very likely make mistakes simply because there are processes...

My mom died this past June. My brother who is 53 lived there with her her whole life. I went through probate and am the personal

You really need to consult with an attorney to assist you with this. Consult with a probate attorney who can represent you and make sure...

If a probate case is dismissed in Detroit, MI. Can it be reopened.

Not necessarily. If you cannot decide how to proceed at the hearing because of lack of information, you would probably be better off pointing that...

You can generally appeal a judge's decision, but it will depend if the judge made some error or did something improper. It can be costly. Did you...