Probate Deficiency
Being a fiduciary is a huge responsibility. When you serve as a fiduciary (personal representative, guardian, conservator or trustee) it is important to follow all of the requisite statutes and court rules. The fiduciary is [...]
Will for Safekeeping
The Probate Pro recommends that you store a Last Will and Testament and other estate planning documents in the most logical, safe, and secure place. The most important thing to remember when deciding where to [...]
How to Complete an Account in a Conservator Estate
When you take on the important role of serving as a Conservator on behalf of another person one of the required responsibilities is to account for the finances. Michigan statute MCL 700.5418 provides that a [...]
Government Notice Michigan Probate Proceedings
Michigan’s Notice statute MCL 700.1401 provides the method, manner, and time for providing Notice of Hearing in Michigan probate matters. And, Michigan court rule MCR 5.125 identifies the interested parties depending on the nature and [...]
Transfer of a Vehicle
If someone has died and there is a vehicle, it will be necessary to transfer the title to the proper person. The manner in which this is done depends on a number of factors. Was [...]
Probate Taxes
Unless the estate is extraordinarily large (the exemption is $11.7 million for 2021), you should receive the inheritance from your loved one (in Michigan) without any probate taxes! Inheritance taxes are taxes that a person [...]
How to Distribute a Probate Estate
Cost of Living Adjustments - Michigan Probate and Trusts One of the most common questions we get asked at The Probate Pro is how to distribute a probate estate. Unfortunately, it is not an easy answer [...]
Proof of Service
As part of your role, it may be your responsibility to serve all interested parties in the matter of a person or estate. If the probate court is not serving the interested parties, it falls [...]
Acceptance of Appointment
You have just been appointed as a fiduciary on behalf of a person and/or estate. Should you accept the appointment of fiduciary, you will need to let the probate court know. The proper way to [...]
Your Responsibilities as a Guardian for an Adult
You are about to become a guardian of an adult. As a guardian of an adult, there are numerous responsibilities delegated to you which must be carried out. Of course, you wouldn't know these responsibilities [...]
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