Michigan Guide: Where to Open Probate When a Deceased Person Died in Another State
Detailed Answer — Where to open probate under Michigan law Short answer: Under Michigan law, probate generally happens where the decedent was legally domiciled (their legal home) at the time of death. If the person died in Virginia but their legal domicile was North Carolina, you would ordinarily open probate in North Carolina (and not […]
Read article →How to Clear Creditor Claims Before Selling a Parent’s Home in Michigan
How to Clear Creditor Claims Before Selling a Parent’s Estate Home in Michigan Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article explains general Michigan probate principles and common steps people use to clear creditor claims before selling estate real estate. It is educational only and not legal advice. Consult a licensed Michigan probate attorney about […]
Read article →How to Retitle a Deceased Parent's Car in Michigan: Step-by-Step FAQ
How to retitle a deceased parent’s car in Michigan — FAQ-style answer Short answer: The steps depend on how the car is titled, whether a probate estate exists, and whether Michigan’s small‑estate procedures apply. In most cases you will (1) confirm ownership and any co‑owner or beneficiary designations, (2) obtain proof of the parent’s death, […]
Read article →Michigan: What Happens to Leftover Sale Proceeds if Someone Dies Without a Will?
FAQ — How Michigan handles leftover sale proceeds when a person dies without a will Short answer: In Michigan, leftover sale proceeds from a deceased person’s property become part of the decedent’s estate. The personal representative (probate administrator) must use those proceeds to pay debts and expenses first. Any remaining money is distributed under Michigan’s […]
Read article →Michigan: What to Do If a Proposed Estate Administrator Withholds Asset Information and Documents
Detailed answer: How to respond when a proposed administrator withholds estate assets and documents under Michigan law This FAQ-style guide explains your rights and practical steps if a proposed estate administrator (a person seeking or holding letters of administration/personal representative status) is refusing to provide information about estate assets or is withholding estate documents in […]
Read article →How to Challenge a Sibling’s Application for Letters of Administration — Michigan
Challenging a Family Member’s Application for Letters of Administration in Michigan Probate Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. This article explains general Michigan probate concepts and common steps people take when they want to oppose the appointment of a personal representative. For advice about your specific situation, speak with […]
Read article →How to Compel a Surviving Spouse to Sell a House Under Michigan Law
Detailed Answer When a decedent’s will directs that a house be sold and the proceeds distributed, but the surviving spouse refuses to sell or convey the home, you generally resolve the conflict through Michigan probate court. Which steps apply depends on how the property is titled and what legal protections the surviving spouse may claim. […]
Read article →How to Recover a Cash Bequest from a Sibling’s Estate in Michigan
Recovering a Cash Bequest from a Sibling’s Estate — What to Do in Michigan This article explains the steps a beneficiary should take in Michigan when a sibling’s estate names you for a cash bequest but the personal representative (executor) won’t cooperate. It assumes you start with little or no knowledge of the probate process. […]
Read article →How to File a Notice to Creditors in Michigan
Filing a Notice to Creditors in Michigan: Step-by-Step FAQ Detailed Answer This answer explains how to prepare and file a Notice to Creditors in Michigan when someone dies and their estate goes through probate. It assumes you are the personal representative (executor or administrator) or someone preparing to seek appointment. This is an overview of […]
Read article →Michigan: How to Become the Executor when a Named Sibling Refuses to Serve
Detailed Answer — How you can be appointed personal representative when the named sibling refuses to serve When a parent’s will names a specific person as personal representative (commonly called an executor) but that person (here, your sibling) refuses to serve, Michigan probate law provides a process the court uses to appoint another qualified person. […]
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