How do I gain custody of my grandchildren since my daughter passed away, they are in my care and the dad is not in their life?

You need to file a petition for a guardianship with the county probate court. Guardianships deal with care and custody decisions. If the children...

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In Mich am I reliable for the balance after foreclosure

Before assuming that there is a deficiency, you must compare the amount bid at the sheriff sale against your unpaid balance on your mortgage. This...

What are Renters rights in Michigan when a home is foreclosed and bank repossession is emanate?

You have brought up multiple issues here. First, in MI, there is normally a six month statutory period of redemption that starts from the date of...

Do benificaries associated with my 401K and IRA plans get those assets without going through the will?

As the other attorneys have stated, when a beneficiary is designated on any account and that beneficiary survives you, neither your Will, nor a...

Unfortunately, funeral and burial arrangements are usually made by the surviving spouse. The common-law rule of thumb is that (regardless of the...

Can a legally incapacitated adult be held to a contract agreement? Michigan

As to your liability as his guardian: a guardianship normally applies to the care and control of an individual. As a general rule, a guardian for...

There was a 28K surplus when my house was auctioned, shouldn't the junior lien have received their amount due?

You mention that's the New Orleans way, are you referring to a foreclosure sale in Michigan? If so, disregard the following. Michigan, MCL...

I haven't paid my mortgage in 18 months, just received notification from lender requesting payment within 30 days.

I agree with the below analysis on time frame; however, foreclosure may be able to be averted through a short sale or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure...