Calculation of Administrator's Commission

Working through the 706 return is very complicated. I strongly suggest that you work with a CPA or tax attorney to get specific answers to these...

Are you referring to the description of the assets that are unclaimed? If there is not a key to the abbreviations on the website you may be able to...

How do I close an estate account

I'm not sure if you are looking to close an estate bank account or close the probate estate file. If you can give me a few more facts and some...

Trust/estate

Without seeing the documents it is impossible to give you a direct answer. However, there may also be statutory authority for allowing the fees....

Question about will and trust and estate planning. how much is average per hour charge for attorney for trust?

Attorney rates will vary by region, primarily because their expenses/overhead varies by region. Many times I will charge a flat fee for non-complex...

My mother passed away in Mi. My sister who lives in Mi. opened an estate case, but I was not notified. I know there was money

How did you find out that an estate was opened? You should contact a Michigan probate attorney to have them discuss your specific facts, then they...

Are taxes owed on settlement from trust dispute? Does the settlement agreement need any specific language to avoid taxes?

This is a question for your CPA to answer. While federal tax treatment is uniform, each state may or may not impose death taxes or inheritance...

My cousin signed my dads funeral bill, can the funeral home sue my dads estate if he refuses to pay?

In Michigan, the funeral home bill is a priority claim under the statute. This means that they have priority of payment from the estate before many...

In IN is the executor of a Will/Trust required to mail a copy of the decease's Will/Trust to his/her children, and by when?

Like many legal questions, the answer is "it depends". Whether or not you are entitled to copies depends on the documents, your status as heir or...

Do I need a divorce lawyer?

At this point it doesn't sound like you need to take any affirmative action in seeking a divorce. However, it might give you some peace of mind if...