 In Michigan, when someone in dies, there are two ways that their
property can be distributed. If the person died leaving a
will, then property will be distributed under the rules for
testate estates. If someone dies without a will, then the
laws for intestate estates apply.In either situation, a
case must be opened with the county probate court.
Either type of estate may proceed under informal or formal
proceedings. In addition, the proceedings may be supervised
by the court, or unsupervised.
Michigan has special laws regarding the settlement of small
estates, and some types of property can be transferred
without waiting for the filing of a case in probate court.
While an estate may be settled without hiring an attorney, many
families can benefit by hiring counsel because of the complexity of
this area of law.
Often, the wishes of a deceased relative aren't clear to the
surviving family, and disputes and disagreements about how to
distribute the property can occur, causing hardship among the
remaining family members. At Nesi and Associates, we can help
families deal with this sad and often confusing time by helping them
navigate their way through the probate process.
How do I contest
the way the estate is being handled?
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