FYI, the person administering the estate is the "personal representative". The probate court is always available to sort out disputes like this,...

How long once a judgement of divorce has been filed in Michigan where minor children are involved does it take to get a hearing?

A court can enter a judgment of divorce any time after six months after the filing of the complaint. Once the complaint is filed with the court,...

My husband just went to prison and I filed a joint return for last year.

I do not believe a federal tax refund is subject to child support garnishment. So, if you listed your address on the return, the check should come...

Grandmother with Dementia needing Home Care

Your best course of action would be to talk to an experienced elder care lawyer. The Oakland County Bar Association, (248) 334-3400 can refer you...

Attorney sends bill after 5 1/2 years!

If the lawyer had waited another six months, he would not be able to enforce this "contract" in court. I say "contract" since many of the terms do...

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Consult with a probate litigator. Within 21 days of the entry of the order denying your request, you could file a motion for reconsideration or...

Why do I have to make a claim against my father's estate for burial charges and not the funeral home as the will states?

If a person has paid an expense on behalf of an estate, that person is entitled to file a claim against the estate. It sounds like the funeral...

In Michigan, who is reponsible for payment of daycare if ex spouse starts work after divorce and it is not part of settlement?

Mr. Gornbein is correct. As a general rule, the percentage for child care will be the same as your child support percentage. So, if what you pay...

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My brother libes in Brazil. He is married to a woman who lives in Michigan. He wants to find an attorney to get a divorce.

Mr. Gornbein is correct. Your brother can petition for divorce in the county where his wife lives. If all goes well, he may not have to appear. ...

Can I sue my husband for giving his sister over $10,000 of my personal belongings without my permission?

Michigan is not a "community property" state. You may have a cause of action, but you would have to talk to a lawyer and discuss the circumstances...