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Executors and trustees must follow the terms of the will and trust. They have serious responsibilities and must comply with all legal requirements. If your loved one has passed and you are not comfortable with the probate requirements, call OWL Legal Services P.L.C.

Probate Services

Probate proceedings
Filing application or petition
Probate administration
Trust administration
Letters of authority
Notice to creditors
Validate the will and determine heirs
Negotiating disputes among heirs
Closing the estate

Disputes may arise over property rights, inheritance rights, real estate issues, and rights to a family business. We can help with probate conflicts.

A Will Does Not Guarantee Your Estate Won't Go to Probate

If you own assets solely in your name at the time of death, probate may be necessary to transfer those assets out of your name and distribute them to your heirs. This can be avoided with trust and beneficiary designations to transfer assets upon death.

A will is the foundation of your estate plan. It sets forth who will receive your real estate, personal property, family heirlooms, collectibles, and jewelry. If you have minor children, the will designates whom you wish to become their guardian should you die and who manages the money they inherit until they become adults.

Make Sure Your Medical Wishes Are Followed

In the state of Michigan, no one is legally allowed to make medical decisions on your behalf unless you have designated them to be your patient advocate. Designating a patient advocate and completing medical directives lets family and medical professionals what your wishes are regarding medical treatment. This includes the well-known “do not resuscitate” directive.

Adult Guardianship May Be Necessary

As a person ages, they may become unable to make sound financial decisions or provide for their care. When a person is unable to make decisions on their own, a guardian may be appointed by the court.

The guardian will be responsible for making decisions on their ward’s living arrangements and healthcare and will manage their finances. Obtaining guardianship over another adult requires the establishment of need through medical records and the preparation of legal paperwork.

If you need guardianship over an adult, an experienced probate attorney can help you through the legal process needed to protect your loved one.

Free Probate Consultation

If you need probate assistance, OWL Legal Services P.L.C. will file all necessary paperwork and represent you in court. Contact us today for a FREE consultation.