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East Grand Rapids 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).

Thav, Ryke and Assoc.

4.9
33 Reviews

  • Serving East Grand Rapids, MI and Kent County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 3 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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Straub, Seaman & Allen, P.C.

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  • Serving East Grand Rapids, MI and Kent County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 9 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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Schenk, Boncher & Rypma

4.7
2 Reviews

  • Serving East Grand Rapids, MI and Kent County, Michigan

  • Law Firm 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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Schnelker, Rassi & McConnell PLC

4.5
46 Reviews

  • Serving East Grand Rapids, MI and Kent County, Michigan

  • Law Firm 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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Wheeler Upham A Professional Corporation

4.5
42 Reviews

  • Serving East Grand Rapids, MI and Kent County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 15 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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McDonald Pierangeli Macfarlane, PLLC

4.8
43 Reviews

  • Serving East Grand Rapids, MI and Kent County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers3 awards

  • Small Firm Feel. Big Firm Experience. We have the ability to handle the most complex cases without sacrificing personal service.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrial Practice, Construction Law Services, and 88 more

Richard Ward Szymanski
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DeMent and Marquardt, P.L.C.

4.8
17 Reviews

  • Serving East Grand Rapids, MI and Kent County, Michigan

  • Law Firm 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

Michele C. Marquardt
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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.

What are my rights as an Executor?

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Answered by attorney James T Weiner (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at James T. Weiner, P.C.
As executor you have the responsibility to secure all possessions of the estate.. including all your mom's belongings.. Your sister should not be interfering in that process.. so if she does.. you have several choices..File a motion to have her thrown out of the house at least temporarily because she is interfering with administration of the estate Actually worst case you can come in an move everything out of the house into storage assuming it is all your mom's possessions (at estates expense) until you have the time to review it and sort it.
As executor you have the responsibility to secure all possessions of the estate.. including all your mom's belongings.. Your sister should not be interfering in that process.. so if she does.. you have several choices..File a motion to have her thrown out of the house at least temporarily because she is interfering with administration of the estate Actually worst case you can come in an move everything out of the house into storage assuming it is all your mom's possessions (at estates expense) until you have the time to review it and sort it.
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Can an executor sell real property if one of three equal heirs doesn't agree with the sale or sale price?

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Answered by attorney James P Frederick (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Frederick & Frederick Attorneys at Law
Not likely. If there is a contract in place, there is not much that you can do. If there is a lawyer representing the PR, you can have the lawyer review the situation. The heirs normally do not need notice or consent of a sale of the property. It is unfortunate that this happened, but there may be little you can do about it.
Not likely. If there is a contract in place, there is not much that you can do. If there is a lawyer representing the PR, you can have the lawyer review the situation. The heirs normally do not need notice or consent of a sale of the property. It is unfortunate that this happened, but there may be little you can do about it.
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Is it common to put certain household items in a will?

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Answered by attorney Robert Ingham Long (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at The Law Office of Robert I. Long
In California, these gifts are called specific bequests. Yes, it is common practice to put them in a will, and adds assurance your wishes will be followed. Be sure to indicate for gifts to residuary beneficiaries whether the gift counts toward their distributive share or is in addition to it. In close families with no conflict, it can be done informally, by simply leaving a list with the child in charge. But unless you are sure of it, the safer practice is to put it in the will.
In California, these gifts are called specific bequests. Yes, it is common practice to put them in a will, and adds assurance your wishes will be followed. Be sure to indicate for gifts to residuary beneficiaries whether the gift counts toward their distributive share or is in addition to it. In close families with no conflict, it can be done informally, by simply leaving a list with the child in charge. But unless you are sure of it, the safer practice is to put it in the will.
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