Probate

Communicating with beneficiaries is one of the duties of an executor. If you are serving as an estate’s executor, you are required to keep beneficiaries adequately informed. Otherwise, they can claim breach of fiduciary duty, as they may believe you are not being...

A personal representative or executor must oversee estate administration. They take responsibility for carrying out the deceased person's wishes and fulfilling their obligations. If they make major mistakes during that process, they could face financial liability or...

When a loved one passes away, it is natural to feel overwhelmed by the probate process, which involves settling the decedent's estate per their will.   Whether you're an estate beneficiary or the estate executor, understanding the steps required in Michigan can help...

Estate administration in Michigan can be a lengthy process. Personal representatives often spend a year or more communicating with interested parties, attending hearings in probate court, managing various assets and carrying out an individual's last wishes. Throughout...

“What happens now?” is a common question individuals ask after the death of a beloved family member. Suddenly, there are talks about their will and the potential need to sell portions of the estate to settle debts. Even during challenging times, heirs and appointed...

After someone passes, the last thing their loved ones would want to do is handle a dispute over the will. Unfortunately, it happens more often than you think. Will contests frequently delay the probate process, which also means it takes longer for the surviving family...

Probate is a legal process that happens after someone dies. While it may be necessary in some cases, it has potential drawbacks, which is why many individuals seek to avoid it. Why you might want to avoid probate Avoiding probate may offer benefits for you and your...

Probate, the court-supervised legal process of administering a person's estate upon their passing, can be complex and time-consuming. When a person passes away, this process can be fraught with a wide variety of disputes. These can stem from unclear wills, family...

When you lose a loved one, a myriad of things can come to your mind, from funeral arrangements to getting their wishes in order. But what happens if your loved one passes away without establishing a will? This scenario, known as dying "intestate," is a common reality...

Probate is often a complex process involving numerous steps and sometimes court intervention. However, there are instances when going through this complex procedure is too much, considering the estate's size and details. In some scenarios, a simplified variation of...