Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Michigan
What goes into the bank "account for the estate of .John Doe"? You cannot put a house in it.
Asked on 10/05/11, 3:10 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Glenn Matecun
Matecun, Thomas & Olson, PLC
I am assuming you have opened a new probate estate and a bank account for that estate. Generally you will add all liquid assets to the estate bank account. So, for example, if the person who died had bank accounts, mutual funds, etc., those accounts would be transferred to the estate account. Any insurance payable to the estate would also be deposited in the estate bank account.
You are correct that the house can't go into a bank account. However, if the house is sold, the sale proceeds would be deposited in the estate bank account. Good luck.
Glenn R. Matecun
Michigan Probate Attorney
www.MichiganEstatePlans.com
Answered on 10/05/11, 6:21 pm