Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Michigan

Is it true a good Probate attorney would accept payment from money to be disbursed to an heir from an Estate in Probate. The Probate has been opened since April 2016 involving ONLY asset-Life Insurance from decedent. All else was supposedly taken care of for decedent back in 2014/15 by an assigned party/guardian. PR is the other sibling to receive 1/2 of disbursement & REFUSES to provide ANY information with its process. I signed a Waiver/Consent to appoint him as PR in good faith & he claims I DO NOT need to know anything, asking about disbursement, or that he has NO responsibility to provide info. to me - other legal interested party. I was made aware of 1 claimant during the 4mth period & now "suspect" another. I am facing financial hardship, the PR & his personal friend/Atty on Record for the Estate, who is NOT a Probate atty are fully aware. This attorney rec'd the claims & is suppose to check on their validity. I do not know his schedule or how focused he is in doing so. I know my financial hardhips has nothing to do with disbursement which I've been reminded by other legal - thanks. I have only been cordial toward the PR & attorney & now the PR only blasts me in any reponse. I even asked for a lesser amount for help that would NOT interfere with whoever these claimants are. I'm tired of his bullying demeanor/treatment & it makes me suspicious if he's only being spiteful/hurtful in moving at his own pace or method, as well as, instructing his attorney friend. Do I have any say/legal rights at this juncture - can I be helped? Thank you!


Asked on 9/29/16, 10:10 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Timothy Klisz Klisz Law Office, PLLC

You can certainly hire an attorney but that will only worsen your financial situation. Probate does take time, so one must be patient. Of course, unreasonable delays are not right. You might discuss this matter with a probate attorney to see what makes sense for you.

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Answered on 9/29/16, 11:34 am


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