What do I need to prove executorship?
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What do I need to prove executorship?
My mother passed away without a will. I am the only child. She was divorce over 35 years ago. She had no estate no home or car.
Asked on June 24, 2012 under Estate Planning, Michigan
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. I am unclear why you need to file a probate proceeding here. Are there bank accounts you need access to? You say that there is not estate. Michigan has a small estate proceeding (a few types in fact) that permit you to file a probate in a simpler way when the estate is not large. Generally when you are an only child the courts will ask that you provide an Affidavit of Heirship which is a sworn statement by some one who knows you and your family (but some times not a relative) and who states that you are the only child of the decedent. I will give you a link to the state bar site. It may be helpful. Good luck. www.michbar.org/probate/pdfs/probateadmin.pdf
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