Do we need to go through Probate if my mothers house is her only asset?

Yes, you do need an attorney - a *competent one* - and you need to consult with one immediately (someone like me who does probate). It sounds to...

How does a special trust work

No, you do not need to sell your home. You should contact the person or entity serving as trustee and explain what modifications you need and why...

It simply means she prefers that the court not supervise the administration of her estate. If there are no problems and everyone gets along, this...

Is it legal for guardianship to charge a fee even though they stated at the beginning they would never charge money?

Your brother is living at your mother's house and charging her for his guardianship services? No, I do not think this is proper, but as Mr....

If my aunt adds her grandsons name to the title of her home will that avert taxes, and probate when she passes away.

The tax question is far too complex to answer in this format. Yes, it would most likely avoid probate in regards to the house. However, probate...

In which court jurisdiction do I bring a case of intestate succession issue of a decease estate...the deceased person died 2010

You really need to begin by consulting with a probate attorney. You're not going to be able to get to the bottom of this and then unravel it on...

Is probate needed if the deceased has named beneficiaries for all insurance policies; annuity

Generally, no. The financial institutions will let the presumed joint owners/beneficiaries know if they can have access to the accounts or if for...

My great aunt died 7 months ago. At one point i was in her will, her lawyer wont talk to me how do i find out if i am in her wil

You can check the probate court in the county where she died, where she her home was when she died (if different), or where she owned property. If...

What do I do when my daughters guardian ad lietum lies in court?

You may want to attempt communicating your concerns to the guardian ad litem. Maybe he/she has not understood what is really going on. If that's...

My sister is the executor of my mothers estate after she passes away and my fear is that she will linger settling estate.

My answer only applies if your mother dies in or owns property in Michigan at the time of her death. There really isn't anything you can do right...