Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Michigan

Re: Guardian needing help in process of leasing property.

Whoa Nellie! You cannot get the house in your name unless it was given to you in a will, in which case it has to be probated; or, if there is no will, you would have to be an heir at law, entitled to inherit, but there is still a probate proceeding; or your name has to be on the deed with your ward, in which case you will own it by operation of law, by filing a death certificate in the county where the property is located.

If none of the above apply, you should still be able to get reimbursed for your out of pocket costs, e.g. taxes, once an estate is opened.

It sounds like you may need some legal help. If you want to contact me, by phone or email, with more facts, I can be more definite on what should occur.

My office handles a lot of probate matters, simple, and not so simple.

Best Regards,

Pat Prince