120-HOUR RULE: A CASE STUDY OF DEBBIE REYNOLDS AND CARRIE FISHER

The recent passing of both Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, mother and daughter, so close together reminded me of one of Michigan’s probate laws, commonly known as the 120-hour rule. The 120-hour rule states that if your heir or beneficiary dies within the first 120 hours (or 5 days) after you die, they are treated [...]