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What Is the Difference Between Testate and Intestate?
August 3rd, 2023
These words don’t usually come up in conversation, but if you have recently been involved in dealing with a loved one’s estate, you may have heard the words “testate” and “intestate” and wondered what they mean. They sound very similar, b…
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What is a Personal Representative of an Estate?
April 4th, 2023
If someone close to you has recently died, you may have received communication from the “personal representative of the estate.” In this blog post, we’ll discuss what a personal representative is, what they do, and what your rights are if a per…
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What to Do If You Can’t Find the Will After Someone Dies
October 5th, 2022
The days and weeks after a loved one’s death are difficult, as you deal with your grief and begin adjusting to life without your family member. Unfortunately, the mourning period often involves the need to probate your loved one’s estate. Probate…
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What Does It Mean to Fund a Trust?
September 6th, 2022
Trusts have become increasingly popular as an estate planning tool in recent years. Trusts aren’t just for the wealthy. They are useful for anyone who does not want their assets to have to go through probate at their death. A trust is a legal relat…
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Do I Need a Death Certificate to Open an Estate in Michigan?
August 3rd, 2022
In the moments after a family member’s death, the need to open an estate for them is probably not the first thing on your mind. But in the days and weeks that follow, you will come to realize that you need to take steps to settle their estate—pay…
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What Happens When You Inherit a House with a Mortgage?
February 9th, 2022
Inheriting property can be complicated, both emotionally and financially. This is especially true when your inheritance is a house. You are likely still dealing with the loss of your loved one, and now must make decisions about what happens to their…
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How a Ladybird Deed Can Protect Your Home From Probate
April 2nd, 2021
Avoiding probate is a priority for many people, and understandably so; they don’t want their family, already grieving their loss, to be confronted with administrative difficulties in settling their estate. Estate planning tools, such as living trus…
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When to Hire a Probate Lawyer
February 11th, 2021
If someone close to you has died and their will puts you in charge of administering their estate, you have probably been told that the first thing you should do is hire a probate lawyer. Similarly, if a loved one has died without a will in Michigan,…
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Do I Need a Death Certificate to Open an Estate in Michigan?
April 23rd, 2020
A guide to alternative documents you can use to open an estate in Michigan when there is no death certificate.
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Who Can Be Appointed a Personal Representative in a Probate Case?
January 31st, 2020
A personal representative is the person in charge of overseeing and distributing the property owned solely by a deceased person, or decedent, at their death through the probate process. (Property owned jointly with others, or held in a trust, does no…
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