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Appearance in Probate Court? How do I look? A court Appearance is quite different from what we generally think of when we think of someone's appearance. Most think of your appearance as how you look... your clothes, hair, facial expression which creates an overall impression. However, in the legal context, it is a specific process [...]
Trust is a word with multiple meanings. We all know trust means that you have firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability or strength of someone else. Trust also has a legal definition, which pertains to an arrangement whereby a person (the trustee) holds an asset such as property or money for the benefit of [...]
When a loved one passes away without an estate plan, all hell can break loose within a family when it comes to distribution of assets. Members of the family will be fueled by their belief of how the assets should be distributed. The laws of intestacy, however, must be followed if there is no will [...]
It's always been understood that with a joint bank account, both co-owners (joint tenants) have equal access to the funds within that account. However, there are times when one of the co-owner takes action that presents ramifications for the other co-owner. Sometimes, there are instances when the co-owner taking the money does so without respectfully [...]
In the late 90s, there was an animated series on Cartoon Network called Ed, Edd n' Eddy. The show was about three boys who tried to get their tongues on jawbreakers by tricking, scamming and scheming their fellow peers in the neighborhood. Almost all of the time, their tricks, schemes, and scams backfired. However that's [...]
Conservator Appointment in Michigan Unfortunately, there are times when a person is not able to manage their own financial affairs. If the person has failed to adequately plan with a Power of Attorney, a person, called a “conservator” can be appointed by the probate court in which the individual resides. Upon the filing of a [...]
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An electronic will was accepted as valid, but at what cost to the heirs? A Michigan man passes away and leaves behind, in lieu of a properly drafted will, a handwritten note that directs to a will that he wrote out on his cellphone. The man left his mother out of the will that he [...]
Don’t let your investments end up being considered just “personal property.” After your death, all of the things in your home or office are considered “personal property” and depending on how you’ve planned, may become subject to the determination of the person appointed as your personal representative. The personal representative can decide to sell them, [...]
