Why Do People Want to Avoid Probate Court?
The probate court exists primarily for two reasons - protection and distribution. During your lifetime, if you become incapacitated and...
February 11, 2018
Estate Administration, Probate
Estate Administration, Probate
How is Probate Handled in Michigan?
Question: My mother lives in her paid off home in Michigan but also owns real estate in other states as...
December 29, 2015
Probate, Probate Administration
Probate, Probate Administration
The Formal Probate Administration Process
If someone dies owning assets in his or her name alone (“probatable assets”), there must be a probate court proceeding...
November 15, 2015
Probate
Probate
What is Probate?
What Is Probate, Anyway? Probate is the court proceeding to transfer a dead person's assets to the people who are...
February 24, 2015
Inheritance, Wills
Inheritance, Wills
4 Reasons a Will Can Be Contested in Michigan
4 Reasons a Will Can Be Contested There are four primary reasons that a will can be contested. Knowing the...
June 13, 2014
Estate Plan, Estate Planning
Estate Plan, Estate Planning
Estate Planning for the Blended Family
Little attention has been paid to the estate planning issues confronting blended families. A blended family or step family is...