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Once probate has been opened at what point can the title of a home in the will be transferred to the indicated heir?
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Answered on August 23, 2013
Absent extraordinary circumstances, I would typically suggest that the PR hold off on distibuting the home to an heir until at least 4 months...
What do quotation marks around a signature on a will mean?
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Answered on August 23, 2013
Is the Will actually signed, or is it typewritten with quotes around the typed words? If it is not actually signed, there is likely another Will...
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Can a trustee legally remove a beneficiary from a trust?
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Answered on August 21, 2013
Most likely, no. Do you have a copy of the Trust Agreement? If not, you should request it in writing. If you don't receive it, you should hire a...
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How to become the executor of my brothers estate.
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Answered on August 21, 2013
I'm sorry for your loss.
If you want to administer a full estate, the forms you need are likely on the website for the local probate court (or...
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I HAVE A WILL WITH MY 6 CHILDREN AS BENEFICIARIES. DO I NEED A TRUST???
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Answered on August 20, 2013
Depending on the value of your assets, a Trust may increase the inheritance to each of your children because it will avoid probate of your estate...
How long can property be held in a trust before being distributed to the beneficiaries?
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Answered on August 20, 2013
See MCL 700.7814, which requires that the Trustee keep all beneficiaries reasonably informed. There are many other duties that are potentially...
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What steps or items do I need to check off to go out of business in Michigan.
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Answered on August 19, 2013
Can you provide additional information about your business? Are you a sole proprietorship, LLC, or corporation?
Thank you.
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My sister is the executor of my mom and dads will, does she have to show us a copy of the will.
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Answered on August 19, 2013
Specifically with regard to your question about seeking a copy of the Will, please see MCL 700.2516 - linked below. It says that the person...
How do you revoke a Durable Power of Attorney in Michigan?
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Answered on August 14, 2013
Frequently, it is revoked by preparing a new Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA), specifically revoking all prior DPOAs. It is still a good idea to...
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What kind of attorney do we need? Have an issue with selling home on land contract and purchaser hasn't paid taxes...
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Answered on July 10, 2013
I would suggest that you hire a real estate attorney (ASAP) to assist you with evaluating whether you can file for a land contract forfeiture or...
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