Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Michigan
My mother recently passed and the lawyer she had write the will has just told us everything mom owns has to be sold.We know thats not what she had in her will and he cannot find his copy,or not all of it he says.Can we start taking moms things out of her house,knick knacks,wall decor,ect,or will we be in trouble?
2 Answers from Attorneys
The only person who is in charge would be the personal representative. With or without a will. The lawyer has no authority. Visit kliszlaw.com to discuss in detail. Tim Klisz
I agree with attorney Klisz's analysis. Someone (who it is depends on what the Will says) needs to be appointed as personal representative, and that person will have authority to deal with the property and administer the estate. MichiganEstatePlans.com (Glenn Matecun, Michigan Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney)