Are personal letters filed with a will as far as specific assetts?

It is common for a will to allow for a decedent to make a list that disposes of their personal effects and no such list is ever made. As such,...

How do I find estates in which I have been mentioned as an heir, but have not been contacted?

I would recommend visiting the Probate Court in the County in which the person died in which you believe that you are an heir. If an estate is...

Can I do anything legally to get my mother admitted to the hospital for severe psychiatric problems?

One option you may have is to file a Petition for Hospitalization. Based on the information provided, it appears that your mother may be in need...

Taking my federal tax return

The garnishment is likely for state tax returns as there is no authority to garnish your federal tax return based on a Michigan Judgment. However,...

So my roommate was paying my rent for me. Do I owe him back rent?

I agree with the previous answer that you would have to pay your proportionate share of back rent. However, in regards to the "remainder of the ...

How do I find a good lawyer in a lawsuit case where a deposition has already been done ?

I would recommend calling the Detroit Bar Association - 313-961-3545 or the Macomb County Bar Association - (586) 468-8300 to obtain a referral to...

In order to cash the money orders you will need to open a probate estate if one has not been opened already in either of their names. After the...

Typically speaking, a Michigan judgment is valid for ten (10) years and can be renewed if it is not collected in that time period. MCL 600.5809...

Pursuant to MCL 570.1114 a "contractor does not have a right to a construction lien on the interest of an owner or lessee in a residential...

Lien Question

Based upon the information provided, it appears that you have a valid lien waiver. Under the Michigan Construction Lien Act, specifically MCL...