Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Michigan

Blocked from will and trust info

Wifes family had non blood relative they consider their grandfather(he was childless) pass away recently

His wife their grandmother had passed within the last couple years

Distant blood family had pushed their way in after death of grandmother in an obvious attempt to push them out of their non blood granfathers life (with some success)

Since his death they have been made aware they are beneficiaries but were told they are only entitled to see any trust and will info which pertains to them

They have also been informed that their relatives possesions will be sold in an estate sale but only after the distant blood relatives have had an opportunity to take what they want from the house

This is upsetting because there are a number of sentimental items in the home

Along with all of this they are concerned of foul play because over the last year their grandfather had mentioned that the distant relatives had wanted him to sign things and he was at best senile and confused

This has all been made worse because the grandparents lived a great distance away in a small town near the distant relatives

There are a sizable amount of assets

My wifes parents were asked to be trustess but werent able to at the time which makes this worse


Asked on 9/29/06, 5:45 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
William Stern William Stern, P.C.

Re: Blocked from will and trust info

The only answer is to tell you to get a competent probate lawyer on the case. There is a lot to be done and you probably should have done this long before the damage can be done. William S. Stern

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Answered on 9/30/06, 10:54 am
Sanford Mall, JD, CELA Mall Malisow & Cooney, PC

Re: Blocked from will and trust info

We have worked through cases with circumstances very similar to those that you describe. I am not sure what your questions are. Although, you indicate that the interested parties are concerned that they are not being provided adequate information and are very concerned about whether they are or will be given everything they are entitled to. Additionally, it sounds like those who are in control of things may be abusing that control. My primary suggestion is for the interested parties to pursue protection in the Probate Court. I also suggest that they engage competent legal counsel to assist.

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Answered on 9/29/06, 10:56 pm


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