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Ada Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Schnelker, Rassi & McConnell PLC

4.5
46 Reviews

  • Serving Ada, MI and Kent County, Michigan

  • Law Office with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Traditional legal representation of use to most businesses and their owners.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBanking Law, Breach of Contract and 455 more

Andrew L. Rassi
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DeMent and Marquardt, P.L.C.

4.8
17 Reviews

  • Serving Ada, MI and Kent County, Michigan

  • Law Office with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • In 1994, Daniel DeMent and Michele Marquardt founded DeMent and Marquardt with one single goal in mind: Protecting clients' assets. Today, DeMent and Marquardt offers a wide range... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Trusts and 10 more

  • Free Consultation

William B. Millard
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Schenk, Boncher & Rypma

4.7
2 Reviews

  • Serving Ada, MI and Kent County, Michigan

  • Law Office with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Schenk, Boncher & Rypma was established in 1978 and is a full service law firm serving clients in West Michigan and the Midwest.

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, Federal Practice and 21 more

Curtis D. Rypma
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Thav, Ryke and Assoc.

4.9
33 Reviews

  • Serving Ada, MI and Kent County, Michigan

  • Law Office with 2 lawyers1 award

  • Lawyers who treat you like family in your time of need

  • Estate Planning LawyersDecedents Estates, Wills & Trusts and 10 more

Andrew Thav
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Wheeler Upham A Professional Corporation

4.5
42 Reviews

  • Serving Ada, MI and Kent County, Michigan

  • Law Office with 14 lawyers2 awards

  • Effective Advocates • Trusted Counselors

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice in all State and Federal Courts, Trial and Appellate Practice and 22 more

James M. Shade
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Straub, Seaman & Allen, P.C.

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  • Serving Ada, MI and Kent County, Michigan

  • Law Office with 6 lawyers1 award

  • Established in 1984, Straub, Seaman & Allen provides quality representation for businesses and individuals throughout Michigan and Indiana. ​We pride ourselves on tailoring a... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Litigation, Tax Consulting and 19 more

Colleen M. Cullitan
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Harold P. Henkel

  • 5390 Canyon River Dr., N.E., Ada, MI 49301-8870, U.S.A.

Ada Law Center

  • 6440 East Fulton E., Ste. 202, Ada, MI 49301-8449, U.S.A.

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Commonly Asked Estate Planning Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

I am on my grandparents checking account, they both passed away, am I entitled to use this money?

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Answered by attorney Susan Goodkind Wideman (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at The Wideman Law Center, P.C.
Technically, if you are a co-owner on the account, then you now own that money. You should be sure that your grandparents did not have any lien or debts attached to the account before you use the money.
Technically, if you are a co-owner on the account, then you now own that money. You should be sure that your grandparents did not have any lien or debts attached to the account before you use the money.
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Can he make me move out if I am a co-owner?

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Answered by attorney John R Ceci (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at John Ceci PLLC
At the very least you should consult with an attorney to try and work this out informally. But you might need to file a partition action to resolve this. If you're an owner you have every right to occupy the home. But so does the other owner.
At the very least you should consult with an attorney to try and work this out informally. But you might need to file a partition action to resolve this. If you're an owner you have every right to occupy the home. But so does the other owner.
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I want to put my mother’s house in my name would a quick claim dead or just adding my name to title be best?

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Answered by attorney Phillip Gustavo Day (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Offices of Phillip Day, P.L.
I'm not sure what you are asking but if you what your mother wants to do is transfer the property to you prior to her death, she can do so assuming there are no restrictions on the transfer. However, if the purpose is to make it easier upon death, be aware that you will receive the property with a carry over basis and built in gain most likely as opposed to a step up in basis at death. Also, how do your siblings feel about the transfer? Remember that transfers prior to death are often the subject of litigation, especially if there is bad blood among the survivors. Trying to make things easy may only complicate matters down the road.
I'm not sure what you are asking but if you what your mother wants to do is transfer the property to you prior to her death, she can do so assuming there are no restrictions on the transfer. However, if the purpose is to make it easier upon death, be aware that you will receive the property with a carry over basis and built in gain most likely as opposed to a step up in basis at death. Also, how do your siblings feel about the transfer? Remember that transfers prior to death are often the subject of litigation, especially if there is bad blood among the survivors. Trying to make things easy may only complicate matters down the road.
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