Can an Estate be settled [sold] without going through Probate if there was no will? How do I get information about status.

In addition to what the other attorneys have said, it is important to understand how (and by whom) the house was owned. I don't think you will be...

If a will is not notorized or witnessed is it valid in Michigan

It is possible. If someone drafts a Will on their own, in their own handwriting, signed, and dated, it may be admissible as a holographic Will. ...

My mother's house is the only thing in probate. When/how do I transfer it into the beneficiaries names?

I agree with the other attorneys. You should have an attorney draft the deed and do a quick review of what you have done. For example, making...

We have 24/7 care for my 89 yr old mother. She was left alone in house while the aide went to car to smoke. Do I pursue legal

I am sure this was a very frustrating and upsetting incident for your family. Whenever a case like this comes up, however, the attorney looks at...

My dad recently passed away and has my brother who passed away before my dad did. My brother is the benificary on my dads policy

Some insurance policies allow a person to select "per stirpes" or "by representation." If that was done, then it would go to your brother's...

When a person dies, their estate may be liable for expenses incurred while they were alive. Depending on how much was in the estate, the bill may...

I recommend getting the advice of an elder law attorney before signing or sending back anything. The main reason for that is that you are...

If a husband has Alzheimers is it true that only half of a couples savings need go to memory care before medicaid takes over?

Since you are married, Medicaid will look at all your assets combined. This is the time when you need to visit an elder law attorney to assist you...

How can a person with dementia legally establish that they are competent to change their living trust?

I agree with the other attorney. I just want to add that in some circumstances an attorney may have several additional witnesses or even decide to...

As DPOA of my mother I am renting her house out at 1/3 market rate to my daughter will this be seen as gift and violates my DPOA

It sounds like you may be violating your duty to your mother. We need more facts, however. Where is your mother? Is she on Medicaid? If you...