REMIC TRUSTS: If a SEC FORM 15(D) was filed 1 yr after the Trust was created, does this mean that all the securities were sold?

REMIC trusts are much more complicated than what your question presents. The issue is that even if they fail for statutory reasons, they may remain...

My husband died in march 2012. His son was named exector of the estateWe are suppose to close out the estate this week

This is a good time for you to consult an attorney about the whole estate planning and probate process. A simple trust and a few additional...

I live in MI and am on SSD due to a stroke at age 51. Can it be garnished?

Your social security income is not subject to garnishment. I do not know of any credit care companies that try to go after vehicles. A bankruptcy...

Can the City of Saginaw, MI is ask for 6 months of rent back if the tenant lived in the residence during that time?

This sounds like a MSHDA type program, where the program has specific requirements that must be met. If the requirements are not met then you can...

Is getting married during a loan modification a bad idea?

While the rules would allow for marriage and a name change, the banks that my clients are dealing with have had huge problems with name changes....

See a probate lawyer for a consultation. My understanding is CA is like MI and most other jurisdictions gives very specific notice requirements...

My father passed away about 3 years ago, I am just today finding out things that would make me think that I might be an heir.

At little cost, you may need to check to see if a probate case was ever opened in the state where your father died. A free consultation with an...

My mother has POA for my elderly father. Do I have the right to contact their attorney?

I know that I could not speak to you, if your mother was my client. However, I generally appreciate it when a client's child makes the effort to...

Fees for a probate case.

I agree with the other attorneys, I just wanted to state that it is not unusual to charge a deposit toward the final bill, to make certain there...

What are my rights as a mother when temporary guardianship has been granted to a grandparent after a very short absence?

If you cannot afford it there are some pro bono services, including Legal Services of Western Michigan that may be able to help. Offices like mine...