Death Probate

Nine Things You May Not Know About Michigan Probate

May 29, 2024

Almost everyone has heard of probate, but many people have no experience with the process, and myths...

Which Debts Take Priority in Probate?

Apr 12, 2024

One of the important duties of a personal representative of a Michigan estate is to settle the debts...

Differences Between Death and Lifetime Probate

Jan 29, 2024

As estate planning and elder law attorneys, part of our process is asking our clients about their go...

What Are The Steps To Take As An Executor After A Loved One’s Death?

Feb 11, 2022

If you are reading this blog post, there is a good chance that you recently lost someone close to yo...

What Happens If My Beneficiary Dies Before Me?

Jun 29, 2021

Parents shouldn’t ever have to bury their children, and everyone should keep their estate planning...

Not All Probate Is Created Equal

Sep 17, 2020

In general, when someone in Michigan dies owning property in their sole name (rather than jointly wi...

What To Do If You Inherit Property Out Of State

Feb 11, 2019

People move around much more these days than they did decades ago, and are more likely to have renta...

Don’t Let a Stranger Control Your Loved One’s Estate!

May 26, 2017

It sounds unbelievable: mere weeks after your elderly parent passes away, while you're still grievin...

What to Do When a Family Member Dies

Dec 10, 2015

Common Sense Tips from 25 Years of Experience The first minutes and hours after a loved one dies ar...

Who Gets Mom’s Ceramic Chickens?

Aug 20, 2015

Unlike money, personal belongings usually cannot be divided equally after their owner passes away. F...