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Do wills have to go through probate?

Mother-in-law died in MI; we live in CA. Landlord won’t let us in to get her personal belongings and clean without court appointed personal representative….

Does “per stirpes” in Will ever lapse due to the passage of time?

My mother died 5 years ago and left property in the two childrens’ names (my sister and I). But she added the phrase “per stirpes.” I…

What legal grounds are there to request to see a relative’s Will?

My great Grandmother’s sister died and her son refuses to respond to my grandmother. They were very close and wrote letters every week, in several…

Is a non-notarized Will still classed as legal?

My father has named me as executor of his estate upon his death. I am also a beneficiary. I know the will he’s completed is…

There is no listed beneficiary named on the account

My 18 yr old nephew passed away in May of 2008. His soon to be 17 years old brother (Jonathon) wants to know how to…

can you file a probate for multiple persons

My Dad and my step mom died within 6 month of each other, they did not leave a will. can I probate the estate as…

My father had a trust/will in Florida. He left the auto to me in the will. The secretary of stae required me to have the will certfied in circuit

before I could sell the vehicle. I thought you have a trust to avoid probate. My father had very little medical bills but the probate…

Broke off engagement of 5 years and moved out. Both of our names are on mortgage. How do I get my name off of mortgage?

What are my legal rights concerning above question if I have no interest in the house.?

What do I need to do and what forms to file to become a personal representative in the state of Michigan?

guardian ship issue

aunt has had guardianship for 3 years and now mother who has never had child want guardianship. Child is 16 and wants to spend time…