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In our parents’ will it states their home goes to their children. Our names are not on the deed. In Michigan, do we need probate?

My mother passed away in September 08. She has a small ranch home in Westland, MI she left to 4 children. The home is still in her name.

We just want the home sold and split equally the profit. The home is paid for with a $7200.00 lien on it. It is only…

I am the executor of my father estate. He has a will. What do I do after he passes with the will. He has no large personal possessions.

8 children in this family. My father is 89 years old and has alzheimers. My brother was the executor until he talked my father into…

how long can belonging be left with no contact to the owner before it can be consider abandon

we have have things in our home for more than 30 days with no contact from those who should be coming to get it we…

how long does next of kin have to claim belongings of someone who has died

my uncle has live with my parents for the last 2 years of which time his children have not made any attempt to contact him…

Can a cemetery (private religious owned) prohibit disinterment without consent of ALL kin when MI laws only require majority consent for the permit?

MI rules have recently changed for disinterment; 100% consent of all kin used to be required to get a permit to disinter and now it…

my husband passed away and had no will and i need affordable legal service are there attorneys in the state of michigan that are basedi ncome

my income is below the poverty level and i am barely keeping my head above water can you help

What can I do if my mother died and the hospital will not tell me anything and my uncle who had legal guardianship will now speak to me either.

I am in another state and have had limited contact with my mother over the last several years. I spoke to her about 6 months…

Can a body be disinterred & reinterred in a “family plot” ,owned by a non-relative of the deceased; a person who prohibits real family from the plot

Ex-wife got son to disinter his father who was buried 30+years ago to be re-interred in “family plot” that belongs to her. She has disowned…

locating heirs

I am sure I have 2 cousins on the same levelof inheritance from our mutual uncle.what if I can’t find them, after several documentable attempts….