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Michigan revocable living trust on a desk underneath a gavel symbolizing probate and trust litigation
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Michigan Intestate Succession

Intestate succession occurs when a person dies without a written, legal document detailing how to distribute their property and assets. If a decedent passes away

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Flowchart representation of Michigan intestacy laws for probate without a will. The infographic shows which family member receives the estate starting with the spouse down through the entire paternal and maternal family of the decedent.
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Michigan Probate Laws

Michigan Probate Rules & Processes Probate is a legal process used for the administration of someone’s assets after death. The process for probate varies depending

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Probate a Will

What it Takes to Probate a Will in Michigan This article discusses the process involved to probate a will, and covers other useful information regarding

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What is Probate?

What is Probate? As an experienced law firm that routinely deals with elderly clients and their families, we are often asked “what is probate?” Before

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When Is Probate Necessary
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When Is Probate Necessary?

When Is Probate Necessary? Probate is a fairly complex process; as a result, people often have many questions related to the topic. Common questions include:

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Example of an Oakland County Probate Court form that's titled petition and order
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Oakland County Probate Court

Oakland County Probate Court The Oakland County Probate Court hears cases involving the distribution of wills, trusts, and estates after a person passes away. Furthermore,

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Example of a Wayne County Probate Court form that's titled requests for and receipt of transcript
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Wayne County Probate Court

Wayne County Probate Court The Wayne County Probate Court hears cases related to the administration of trusts & estates after a person passes away. This

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