Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Michigan

probate

mY mother passe away and her condo is in her name only. It's worth about 80,000.00 and she has a car worth about 3000.00. She had a life insurance policy worth $5000 left to me and $37,000 in Ira left to me and my sisters. She has about $11,000 in credit card bills. Do we need to go to probate to sell her car and condo ? Is there any other reason to go to probate court. We don't know what to do.


Asked on 5/08/07, 8:09 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Sanford Mall, JD, CELA Mall Malisow & Cooney, PC

Re: probate

Based on the facts you provided, unfortunately probate is necessary to obtain a court order allowing for the real estate to be transferred.

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Answered on 5/08/07, 8:22 am
Regina Mullen Legal Data Services, PLC

Re: probate

Check with a reputable local attorney. AT this level, it's worth it to get specific advice.

Even if you have to probate the estate, if everyone agrees, it can be a fairly straightforward process.

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Answered on 5/08/07, 2:36 pm


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