I know of no county in Michigan that allows you to charge a percentage of the estate. You can charge for your services on a hourly basis, provided...

My father died and has a leased vehicle in his name

I am sorry for your loss. If all your father had was the leased vehicle you won't be required to open an estate - then - turn it in while signing...

My older sibling will not return my mother's assets to the estate. I have filed 2 Objections. What should I do next?

The truth is.. Life is NOT fair. Whoever told you it is was wrong. Justice depends on who can afford it. It sounds to me like the estate is out...

When a spouse dies, do his children have any claim on his estate? It is in the state of Michigan.

As a Michigan probate attorney, I agree with Mr. Fink's analysis of the final distributions. However, there are also spousal allowances that the...

Can a Revocable Living Trust be done for parent who under protection a Guardian & Conservator?

Though your title says under Guardian and Conservator, you do not further explain . Later you say your brother has power of attorney. So I am not...

Can I stop my sister from selling my mom's estate?

You refer to your sister as the "executor", has she obtained letters of authority from the local county probate court? If so, there are two types...

I have a question on how to best help my elderly mom with some legal issues.

Don't be penny wise and pound foolish. Her estate plan should be reviewed by an attorney and yes there are ways to avoid probate that self-help...

NO. The person who signs the deed convey the property needs to have the proper authority. Though I have seen title companies do it and later...

Are there any statutes in Michigan law, pertaining to spouses borrowing money from one another?

No -there are no statutes that regulate spouses borrowing from or loaning to one another. Just because you are married does not mean all your...

Can we file charges or make my aunt pay the money back that she took from my grandfather?

Talk to your county prosecutor's office, ask if they have an Elder Abuse division and talk to them if so. Joint bank accounts are hard to...