PROBATE ADMINISTRATION
If you or a loved one need to administer a probate estate, our experienced attorneys can help. Probate proceedings can be costly and navigating the court system on your own can be tricky. Our firm has successfully handled hundreds of probate proceedings, and our attorneys have an exceptional understanding of probate law.
WHAT IS PROBATE?
The word probate comes from Latin probatum which means “something proved.” Probate typically refers to the process in which an individual’s assets are transferred on death. In Michigan, each county has a probate court that has jurisdiction over the following matters:
Wills and Deceased Estates
Trusts
Guardianships (Minors and Adults)
Conservatorships (Minors and Adults)
Mentally Ill and Developmentally Disabled Individuals
COMPREHENSIVE PROBATE ADMINISTRATION & LITIGATION
Our knowledgeable attorneys provide assistance with any probate matter, including those listed above, and the following:
Representation in Court
Preparing and Filing the Necessary Paperwork and Pleadings
Mediating/Litigating Disputes between Heirs/Beneficiaries
Distributing Assets
Validating a Will
Settling Outstanding Debts
Dealing With Taxes