Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Michigan

Am I allowed to contest my recently deceased mothers estate /trust at the court hearing--I was invited

to attend the hearing if I want. I don't know if I am named in the trust as having predeceased my

mother. In the past year a nephew took control of my unstable bed ridden mother and had been

using her funds making himself power of attorney and taking complete control of her money and

putting himself as a joint holder on her accounts. We have learned recently that he has arrest

records in 3 states and was convicted of a felony. He bought a mobile home with her money,

trucks, cars, house


Asked on 2/04/10, 2:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sanford Mall, JD, CELA Mall Malisow & Cooney, PC

Yes, as an interested party you are allowed to contest the estate / trust. However, sometimes after requesting and receiving copies of the Will and/or Trust, an inventory and accounting an interested party may determine that there is not a good reason to file an objection. I recommend that you seek the advice of experienced probate attorney to help you obtain the needed information and related documents as well as counsel you regarding the preparation and filing of your objections.

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Answered on 2/09/10, 2:52 pm


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