Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Michigan

My boyfriend of 8 years recently passed away and his house is full of my furniture and art work. His family will not let me have access to the house and are just being rude. I have a piece of paper from him from 2012 stating I can go into the house and get anything I want. However it is not signed by a witness or notarized. The people at probate told me it was a "ghost will" but I can't find any info on that. I did get a copy of his DC and went to the probate and as of now he has no will or anything else filed with probate. He also mentioned leaving me two life insurance policies but never said with who or gave me the policy numbers. Any advice you could give me would be great. I also contacted his lawyer and am waiting for a response.


Asked on 7/02/14, 12:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Timothy Klisz Klisz Law Office, PLLC

They mean a holographic will. Google that and you can find out more. It might be tricky to find out about the insurance, but if he truly left you as beneficiary, then those funds are yours. Contact me if you'd like to speak further. Tim Klisz

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Answered on 7/02/14, 12:57 pm


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