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C. E. Holt & Associates PLLC

  • 302 S. Bridge St., Belding, MI 48809

Karen S. McFadden Attorney at Law

  • 403 W. Main St., Belding, MI 48809

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How to obtain a copy of a will if the person is still alive?

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Answered by attorney Randall C. Romei (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Ashcraft & Ashcraft, Ltd.
While a person is alive and competent a Will can be changed. An agent under a power of attorney would not have authority to change a Will though the agent may be given authority to make gifts while the principal is still alive. The principal or her agent controls possession of the Will. Ask for a copy. In writing. The Will does not have to be filed and is not required to be on the public record until the creator dies. Contact the attorney that helped your mother prepare her Will. The attorney will not have permission to tender a copy of the Will without permission but will be on notice that after death could be made to produce the file.
While a person is alive and competent a Will can be changed. An agent under a power of attorney would not have authority to change a Will though the agent may be given authority to make gifts while the principal is still alive. The principal or her agent controls possession of the Will. Ask for a copy. In writing. The Will does not have to be filed and is not required to be on the public record until the creator dies. Contact the attorney that helped your mother prepare her Will. The attorney will not have permission to tender a copy of the Will without permission but will be on notice that after death could be made to produce the file.
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How do I terminate a contract with a real estate broker about a private house?

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Answered by attorney James Timothy Weiner (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at James T. Weiner, P.C.
Generally it has a specific term, 3 months, 6 months or 1 year. It expires automatically upon the expiration of the term, if it does not have a term it's best if you contact an attorney. However, if its been several months write a letter telling the realtor that he/she has 30 days to sell the house or the contract will be terminated for nonperformance. You do not have to sell at less than its asking price so. Remember if you identify a potential buyer during the term of the contract (regardless if the realtor procured the buyer) and want to sell it to that buyer you are liable for the commissions.
Generally it has a specific term, 3 months, 6 months or 1 year. It expires automatically upon the expiration of the term, if it does not have a term it's best if you contact an attorney. However, if its been several months write a letter telling the realtor that he/she has 30 days to sell the house or the contract will be terminated for nonperformance. You do not have to sell at less than its asking price so. Remember if you identify a potential buyer during the term of the contract (regardless if the realtor procured the buyer) and want to sell it to that buyer you are liable for the commissions.
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How can we get our money from our trustee who did not follow the trust?

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Answered by attorney Charles Richard Perry (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Charles R. Perry
The solution is to file a petition with the probate court in the appropriate county for an order for an accounting and distribution of the trust. If the trustee has not complied with the trust's terms, then the petition may also seek damages from the trustee for any losses caused by that lack of compliance. Damages also can be sought for any breach of the trustee's fiduciary duty, such as improper self-dealing. I do NOT recommend that you attempt to file a petition and obtain the order without the benefit of counsel. You would be wise to find an experienced lawyer in the field of trusts and estates to represent you.
The solution is to file a petition with the probate court in the appropriate county for an order for an accounting and distribution of the trust. If the trustee has not complied with the trust's terms, then the petition may also seek damages from the trustee for any losses caused by that lack of compliance. Damages also can be sought for any breach of the trustee's fiduciary duty, such as improper self-dealing. I do NOT recommend that you attempt to file a petition and obtain the order without the benefit of counsel. You would be wise to find an experienced lawyer in the field of trusts and estates to represent you.
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