At the Probate ProSM, we often deal with wrongful death cases. The wrongful death act is highly detailed and there’s a lot to digest. While there is much that can be covered when it comes to the act, we thought we’d focus on the questions and concerns we encounter the most. These relate to the [...]
In America, approximately 27 people die per day as a result of drunk driving. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over: A Two-Week Reminder to Save Your Life On Friday, August 18, the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign went into effect across the country. The two-week movement is a reminder to all about [...]
After opening a probate estate, a Personal Representative has a duty to provide legal notice to any creditors of the decedent. Creditors of the estate may include unsecured debt and secured debt. Often in Wrongful Death actions, wrongful death creditors (including those attempting to perfect court ordered case evaluation sanctions as a wrongful death creditor), will [...]
After opening a probate estate, a Personal Representative has a duty to provide legal notice to any creditors of the decedent. Creditors of the estate may include unsecured debt and secured debt. Often in Wrongful Death actions, creditors (including those attempting to perfect court ordered case evaluation sanctions as a wrongful death creditor), will file a [...]
A structured settlement provides a secure, tax-free, and management free investment that is often a sensible tool for a minor that will receive money from a settlement of a lawsuit. There is much confusion about how a structured settlement works. Specifically, there is uncertainty about when to use a structured settlement when settling a case [...]
The probate court is a fascinating place to work. Each case filed in the probate court tells a unique story of that person's life, assets, debts, and family relations. As the leading probate administration firm in Michigan, The Probate Pro feels tremendous respect for the families that it has the privilege to represent. It is important to [...]
Let's examine the wrongful death statute. Following the resolution of a wrongful death case, the court must determine to whom to distribute the proceeds. After the payment of attorney fees, costs, and liens on the monies, the court will distribute the monies among the available wrongful death claimants. Most of the time, the personal representative, [...]
The death of a spouse is one of the most devastating events of a person's life. As a recent widow or widower, you will face many personal and financial challenges. Here are some tips. Grieve. One of the most important new findings has shown that for most of us, grief is a severe — but self-limiting — [...]
PRE AND POST SUIT SETTLEMENT Attorneys are often confused as to whether the trial court or probate court has jurisdiction for a personal injury settlement in which the Plaintiff is a minor, legally incapacitated individual or deceased estate. Let's help clarify the manner in which to handle a pre-suit settlement and a post-suit settlement. Pre-Suit [...]
A new trend among Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance companies is to intervene in probate proceedings. The goal is to force the attendant care provider to battle the insurance carrier in two courts, circuit and probate. This is an unfortunate new tactic. It causes additional expense and time to a family that already may have [...]
