Michigan — How to Be Appointed Administrator (Personal Representative) When a Parent Dies Intestate
Step-by-step FAQ: Getting appointed as the estate’s personal representative when a parent dies without a will in Michigan Short answer: If your father died intestate (without a will), you can ask the probate court in the county where he lived to open an estate and appoint a personal representative (sometimes called an administrator). The court […]
Read article →Michigan — How Children (and Their Descendants) Inherit When There Is No Will
How Michigan law determines shares among children when someone dies without a will Disclaimer: This is general information only and not legal advice. For specific guidance, contact a licensed Michigan attorney. Detailed answer — How children (and their descendants) inherit under Michigan intestacy rules When a Michigan resident dies without a will, the state’s intestacy […]
Read article →How to Get Court Approval to Sell a House and Pay Off the Mortgage in Michigan
Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For guidance about your specific situation, consult a licensed Michigan attorney or contact the probate court in the county where the property is located. Detailed Answer Below are the common steps and legal considerations under Michigan law when you need court approval […]
Read article →Michigan: Using Payable-on-Death (POD) Accounts to Pay Estate Creditors — Key Facts
Detailed Answer — How Payable-on-Death (POD) Accounts Work in Michigan and Creditors’ Rights Short answer: In Michigan, POD (payable-on-death) accounts are typically nonprobate transfers that pass directly to the named beneficiary and usually are not swept into the decedent’s probate estate for payment of ordinary creditors. That means creditors ordinarily cannot force payment from POD […]
Read article →How to Open an Estate Bank Account in Michigan Using an IRS EIN
Detailed Answer This article explains, under Michigan law, how to open a bank account for a decedent's estate using an IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN). It covers who can open the account, what documents banks typically require, how to get an EIN for an estate, and practical steps to manage the account. This is general […]
Read article →What Happens When a Creditor Files After the 90‑Day Notice Deadline — Michigan Probate Claims
Late Creditor Claims in Michigan: How Courts Treat Claims Filed After the Creditor-Notice Deadline Short answer: A claim filed after the statutory creditor-notice deadline is usually barred from payment from the probate estate. The personal representative can ask the probate court to disallow the late claim. The court may allow a late claim only in […]
Read article →How to Claim Your Share of a Parent’s Estate in Michigan When They Die Without a Will
Detailed Answer — How to claim your share of a parent’s estate in Michigan when they die without a will If your mother died without a will (intestate) in Michigan, the estate passes according to Michigan’s intestacy rules. This article explains who inherits, how to establish your right to a share, and practical steps to […]
Read article →Surviving Spouse Rights in Michigan When a Spouse Dies Without a Will
What rights does a surviving spouse have in Michigan when a spouse dies without a will and the spouse’s family excludes you? Short answer: As a surviving spouse in Michigan when your spouse dies intestate (without a will), state law gives you important rights to inherit, to ask the probate court to appoint you or […]
Read article →Michigan — How to Get Appointed Estate Administrator When Your Spouse Dies Intestate
Can I be appointed the estate administrator in Michigan when my spouse died without a will and their family won’t cooperate? Short answer: Yes—if you are the surviving spouse you have priority to be appointed as the personal representative (often called the estate administrator in everyday language). You must file a petition in the probate […]
Read article →Michigan — How to Claim Surplus Funds After a Foreclosure of a Deceased Parent’s Property
Understanding and Claiming Surplus Funds After a Foreclosure in Michigan Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article explains general Michigan law and common procedures to help you know what to do next. It is not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, consult a Michigan probate or real estate attorney or the local […]
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