At Legal Strategies, we understand that handling the affairs for a disabled or deceased family member can be very emotional. Our first priority is to fully explain what you can expect to happen in probate court and to dispel any misconceptions that you may have. After that, we will answer all of your questions about the process. Then, we will work side-by-side with you to make sure that you understand your role, protect your family and meet your obligations to the probate court.
We can provide the following probate services:
Also we can help with services related to conservator appointments:
It's sad to think that even after aloved one dies, he can be the victim of identity theft. But unfortunately, it happens regularly. Below we've highlighted some important steps you can take to prevent identity theft of a deceased person:
The Michigan Court of Appeals recently had to consider whether a Will that was never signed was still enforceable. On November 10, 2016, the Michigan Court of Appeals disagreed with Wayne County Probate Court (who had rejected the unsigned Will) and sent the case back to Probate for more evidence.
In this interview, I explain why even though you may not expect your estate to be contested, why it's so important to have a will.
I had the chance to sit down with Laura Bonnell at WWJ Radio to discuss the estate planning lessons to be learned from Prince.
Most people live a large part of their lives on their online social media accounts. They may have also gone almost completely paperless, no longer receiving bank statement or bills by mail. What happens if a person becomes incapacitated and someone needs access to their online information? Who can access, or delete, that information if someone dies?
