How a Prenuptial Agreement Can Affect Life Estate and Inheritance in Michigan — What to Do If an Executor Refuses to Provide It
Can a prenuptial agreement affect a life estate or my share of my mother’s estate in Michigan, and what can I do if the executor refuses to provide it? Short answer: In Michigan, a valid premarital (prenuptial) agreement can change or eliminate a spouse’s property and inheritance rights and therefore may affect a life estate […]
Read article →Michigan: How to Confirm an Executor Correctly Calculated Your Share from a Sibling’s Home Sale
Understanding how an executor should calculate your percentage share of a sibling's house sale under Michigan law Quick disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your situation, consult a licensed Michigan probate attorney. Detailed answer When a sibling’s home is sold during probate in Michigan, the […]
Read article →Selling a Deceased Parent’s Home During Probate in Michigan: Mortgage Issues and Steps
Can a decedent’s home be sold during probate when a mortgage remains? Answering how Michigan law treats sales of probate property that still has a mortgage. Clear steps, common outcomes, and what you must do to protect the estate and a buyer. Detailed answer — how this works under Michigan law Short answer: maybe. Whether […]
Read article →Proving the Value of a Deceased Parent’s Vehicles in Michigan Probate
How to Prove the Value of Your Mother’s Vehicles in Michigan Probate Disclaimer: This is educational information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For decisions that affect the estate, consult a licensed Michigan probate attorney or your local probate court. Detailed Answer When a person dies in Michigan and their estate goes through […]
Read article →Michigan: Do You Need to Publish a 3‑Month Notice to Creditors Before Selling a Deceased Parent’s House?
Understanding Creditor Notice and Selling a Deceased Parent’s Home in Michigan Short answer: In many Michigan cases you do not file a three‑month published “notice to creditors” under the small‑estate affidavit process, but selling a house usually can’t be completed with only the small‑estate affidavit. Whether you must publish a creditor notice depends on whether […]
Read article →How to Prove the Value of a Deceased Parent’s Vehicles in Michigan Probate
How to Prove the Value of a Deceased Parent’s Vehicles in Michigan Probate Disclaimer: This is educational information only and is not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For legal advice about a specific estate, contact a licensed Michigan probate attorney or your local probate court. Detailed answer: How to prove vehicle value during […]
Read article →How to Become a Limited Personal Representative Under Michigan Small Estate Procedure
How to get appointed as a limited personal representative under Michigan small estate procedure Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about a specific estate, contact a Michigan probate attorney or the local probate court. Detailed answer — step‑by‑step under Michigan practice In Michigan, simplified or “small” […]
Read article →Michigan: What Happens to an LLC Member’s Interest When a Member Dies
Disclaimer: This is educational information only and not legal advice. Consult a Michigan attorney about your LLC and estate planning to apply the rules to your situation. Detailed answer — What happens to an LLC member’s share if the operating agreement is silent? Short answer: Under Michigan law, if your LLC operating agreement does not […]
Read article →Closing a Spouse’s Estate in Michigan: How to Prove a Zero Balance and Obtain a Court Discharge
Detailed Answer: Proving a Zero Balance and Closing a Spouse’s Estate in Michigan Short answer: To close a spouse’s probate estate in Michigan and obtain a court order showing a zero balance, you must (1) confirm whether probate administration is required, (2) assemble and file a complete final accounting or an appropriate affidavit if the […]
Read article →Michigan: Using a Small Estate Affidavit Instead of Formal Probate
Short answer Yes — in Michigan there is a simplified affidavit process that can let certain heirs or beneficiaries collect a decedent’s personal property without opening a full probate estate. That process is limited in scope (usually only for certain personal property and subject to statutory limits), has specific eligibility requirements, and won’t work in […]
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