You are trying to use a simplified process that is applicable when everything is going to be simple. A missing heir complicates things. If their...

A trustee really cannot withhold a distribution in exchange for a release of liability. The bottom line is, do you think you have something to...

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I'm sorry to hear of your family's loss. It is acceptable to the court to nominate another individual to actually serve in the role of executor...

I'm so sorry to hear all of what your goddaughter is going through right now. That's a lot for her to deal with, as well as grieving the loss of...

I'm sorry to hear you're dealing with this. We have handled numerous cases like this. Typically, we get the court to remove the PR for...

There are a couple different ways to go about this. We do a lot of work with Michigan's Unclaimed Property and probate estates. Sometimes it is...

Why not just save all that trouble and text him to confirm that he promises this is purely a gift and that he's not going to ask you to pay him...

I'm so sorry to hear of your situation. My heart goes out to you and your niece. You can seek to be appointed her guardian through probate court...

I'm not sure from your question whether you are saying your uncle's children have survived or those are children from a different line. If your...

I'm sorry to hear of the losses in your family. It is a bit difficult to answer your question as presented, so I am going to answer based on some...