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

1 would be surviving spouse. 2 would be informal appointment of personal representative. 3 would not be used and remain blank. Unless everything...

You should get an attorney to assist you in this. You need to be careful not to admit to any illegal activity in front of the judge. It is possible...

I was offered a job in a town 100 miles away from the home I was renting. Landlord was unwilling to negotiate lease break.

Yes, but it may not be worth your time. You would need to file a small claims suit in the district court in the county where the property is...

The portion of the PC556 that went to reimburse funeral expenses, would be automatically exempt. There has been no case law that I have found from...

My parents set up a revokable living trust which includes their primary residence in michigan.

This is something I dealt with just recently on a tax appeal. The rule basically is that as long as the real estate is in the trust it does not...

I need advice on what my options are in protecting myself from family members?

I agree with the other two authors, I would just further state that it may be necessary at some point to get some court supervision. A...

What are the gifting laws?

I agree with the comments above, I would just further state, that when you meet with the elder law attorney be certain to give full disclosure...

Discovery requests can usually get the documents. Each court system has its own discovery rules, usually judge order. If the litigatin is ongoing...

Can I overturn the sale of my house?

Real Estate Foreclosure law is a state specific question, and by your question I am unsure what jurisdiction you are in. Some states have...

How do I get an easement released when the affected party is willing to give it up?

You would first need to know if the original easement granted was recorded and the liber and page number of that document at your county Register...