My mother recently passes away and has a trust and a will in MI. I'm the sole suvivor. Must I hire a lawyer to read the will?

If I understand you correctly, at the time of your mother's death, her only asset was a condo that she owned with you as joint tenants. If this is...

My family and I want to sell my grandfather land in Mississippi he died 60yrs ago. It is about 75 of us.

I agree with Mr. Coleman. I suggest you consult with a lawyer located in the county where the land is located in order to learn the best way to...

I was under urdress. I did not know I was getting a divorce in the court room.

As Mr. Gornbein suggests, you should consult a lawyer, bringing along all the papers you may have. Your case has many large problems that can only...

Bottom line is, if you have a lawyer, that is the right person to answer these questions. If you do not, you should get one. Your question...

IS THERE A DOCUMENT I NEED TO ASSURE THAT MY SON GETS OUR HOME AFTER WE ARE GONE THAT CANNOT BE CHANGED.

Given your ages and the possibility that you may need Medicaid to cover nursing home costs in the future, this is not as simple as it sounds. You...

I am helping my mother in filling out Michigan MCL 700.1402. Is there an example of what I should write in the blanks?

I agree that probate can be complex and you may find that it is time and cost effective to discuss your father's estate with a lawyer. If you...

My mother died in Nov 2010 and my brother and I inherited her house.

It is never a bad idea to sit down with a lawyer or, in this case, an accountant so that all the specifics of your situation can be...

My parents, myself and husband are all listed on the deed to our home. My brother states he will contest will & assets.

I think your parents should take all the documents, including the old will and the deed and consult with a lawyer about the best ways to minimize...

Who gets to claim a dependent for tax purposes when parenting time has changed since a divorce agreement?

If I were in your shoes, I would take the judgment and have it reviewed by an experienced divorce lawyer. The lawyer should be able to sort out...

The answer depends on your agreement with your lawyer concerning fees. It sounds like you have an agreement with your lawyer to pay for the time...