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Independence 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).
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  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers2 awards

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Marta A. Manildi
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The Sharp Firm

4.6
47 Reviews
  • Serving Independence, MI and Oakland County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • Practice focuses on employment, civil rights in Macomb County and throughout Michigan.

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Gary Gendernalik
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  • Serving Independence, MI and Oakland County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

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Michael A. Robbins
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  • Serving Independence, MI and Oakland County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 14 lawyers1 award

  • Highest Quality of Legal ServicesBowen, Radabaugh & Milton, P.C. attorneys have extensive corporate, personal injury, and insurance defense litigation experience, and a reputation... Read More

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Wright Beamer, PLC

5.0
4 Reviews
  • Serving Independence, MI and Oakland County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • In 1991, Attorney Bill Wright started a new law firm. A man of quick wit and strong integrity, Bill wanted to create a firm that mirrored his personal commitment to provide each... Read More

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  • Serving Independence, MI and Oakland County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

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John K. Maloney
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Flood Law PLLC

4.9
47 Reviews
  • Serving Independence, MI and Oakland County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers3 awards

  • In 2002 we started a law firm, a unique assembly of former prosecutors dedicated to leveraging our knowledge and experience against the forces inherent in the criminal justice... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCriminal Defense, Drunk Driving, and 4 more

Todd Flood
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Starr Sackin PLLC

4.4
18 Reviews
  • Serving Independence, MI and Oakland County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • Your Go To Law Firm For All Your Legal Needs. When Results Matter, Go With The Starr Sacking Legal Team Which Provides Big Firm Expertise At An Affordable Price. Call Us Today... Read More

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Jennifer Ackroyd-Fabris
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  • Serving Independence, MI and Oakland County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

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Walter A. Metzen
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  • Serving Independence, MI and Oakland County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

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  • Serving Independence, MI and Oakland County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 23 lawyers2 awards

  • Founded in 1978, Kotz Sangster Wysocki P.C. is located in downtown Detroit in the Renaissance Center, with an additional office in Bloomfield Hills. Our clients represent a broad... Read More

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David R. de Reyna
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  • Serving Independence, MI and Oakland County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 19 lawyers2 awards

  • For over 90 years, Berry Moorman had provided clients with results-driven, quality legal work.

  • Estate Planning LawyersAlternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate Practice, and 33 more

Patrice Ticknor
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  • Serving Independence, MI and Oakland 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

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  • Serving Independence, MI and Oakland County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers2 awards

  • Providing legal services to business, local government, and families in Flint, Genesee County, Traverse City and Southeast Michigan

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Stephen Walton
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  • Serving Independence, MI and Oakland County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 49 lawyers2 awards

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Mantese Honigman, PC

4.5
14 Reviews
  • Serving Independence, MI and Oakland County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 15 lawyers2 awards

  • Business and Commercial Litigation, Business Employment Matters, Business Transactions and Contracts, Health Care, White Collar Criminal Defense.

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Douglas L. Toering
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  • Serving Independence, MI and Oakland County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 18 lawyers1 award

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Todd Schroeder
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  • Serving Independence, MI and Oakland County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 18 lawyers1 award

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Joseph McGill
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  • Serving Independence, MI and Oakland County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • Located in the heart of Clinton Township, Michigan, Lucido & Manzella, P.C., has been serving the residents of Macomb County for over 25 years.Our experienced attorneys can assist... Read More

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  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers2 awards

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  • Serving Independence, MI and Oakland County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • Honest answers to tough legal questions. 248-897-0971. Free Consultation.

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Ronald E. Kaplovitz
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  • Serving Independence, MI and Oakland County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • Sixty years of combined experience in Will, Trusts, Estate Planning at all levels, and Estate and Trust Administration. Awarded AV rating for pre-eminence in legal ability and... Read More

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  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

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Akiva E. Goldman
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  • Serving Independence, MI and Oakland County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 26 lawyers1 award

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Estate planning attorneys help individuals prepare for the management and distribution of their assets after death or incapacitation. They create legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Their work ensures a client’s wishes are honored, minimizes potential taxes, and simplifies the process for their loved ones.

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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.

Am I responsible for bills related to my father's medical care if he is deceased?

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Answered by attorney James T Weiner (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at James T. Weiner, P.C.
You are not responsible unless you personally guaranteed the debts. Write deceased with no assets on the invoices and send them back (keep copies)
You are not responsible unless you personally guaranteed the debts. Write deceased with no assets on the invoices and send them back (keep copies)

What are my rights as the biological child if my father put everything he owed into his adopted kid's name?

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Answered by attorney Mark T. Peters (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Peters Law, PLLC
Probably none, but it depends on how he did it. If he just titled everything jointly, your only hope would be to prove that the adopted child exerted undue influence. If it was by will, if he forgot to name you as his child, then you may have rights as a pretermitted heir. On the other hand if he said, "X is my child and I give him nothing," then that is what you will get.
Probably none, but it depends on how he did it. If he just titled everything jointly, your only hope would be to prove that the adopted child exerted undue influence. If it was by will, if he forgot to name you as his child, then you may have rights as a pretermitted heir. On the other hand if he said, "X is my child and I give him nothing," then that is what you will get.
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Can I kick somebody out if both of our names are on the deed to the house?

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Answered by attorney Charles Richard Perry (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Charles R. Perry
Unfortunately, the name on the deed carries with it a right to occupancy. If someone insists on a co-owner living elsewhere, the remaining occupant will have to the other co-owner pay rent for half of the property. If the co-owner's conduct warrants it, you may be able to obtain a restraining order. You do not provide enough information to analyse whether a restraining order is appropriate. That, however, may not eliminate your obligation to pay rent. In any event, you must respect his rights as a part-owner of the property.
Unfortunately, the name on the deed carries with it a right to occupancy. If someone insists on a co-owner living elsewhere, the remaining occupant will have to the other co-owner pay rent for half of the property. If the co-owner's conduct warrants it, you may be able to obtain a restraining order. You do not provide enough information to analyse whether a restraining order is appropriate. That, however, may not eliminate your obligation to pay rent. In any event, you must respect his rights as a part-owner of the property.
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