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Jordan Balkema Elder Law Center, PLLC

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  • 218 Maple St, Big Rapids, MI 49307

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

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Gurumurthy, Ravi R., PLC- Attorney at Law

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  • Serving Sears, MI and Osceola County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • We provide legal representation for individuals and businesses throughout Northern Michigan. Free Consultation.

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Eric D. Williams, Attorney at Law

  • 524 N. State St., Big Rapids, MI 49307

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Samuels Law Office, PLLC

  • 305 South Warren Ave., Big Rapids, MI 49307

Jaynie Smith Hoerauf, PC

  • 601 Beech St., Clare, MI 48617

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David T. McAndrew, Attorney at Law

  • 651 Richard Dr., Harrison, MI 48625-9289

McCurdy, Wotila & Porteous Professional Corporation

  • 4393 220th Ave., Reed City, MI 49677

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Kozma Law Office, P.C.

  • 211 Maple St., Big Rapids, MI 49307

Hults, Helder and Lewis, PLLC

  • 150 S. Stewart Street, Big Rapids, MI 49307

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Lobert & Downey

  • 119 South Mich. Ave., Big Rapids, MI 49307-1015

Peter A. Jordan

  • 218 Maple St., Big Rapids, MI 49307

Scott W. Wellman PC

  • 10990 Apple Ct., Stanwood, MI 49346

Robert D. Stanton, P.C.

  • 115 Ives Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Susan H. Grant

  • Big Rapids, MI 49307-0301

Dreyer Hovey & Diederich, LLP

  • 195 W. Main, Harrison, MI 48625-0649

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Allen & Klaus LLP

  • 104 W. State St., Clare, MI 48617

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Plas Legal Service PLLC

  • 119 S. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids, MI 49307

Forman and Associates

  • 594 Old U.S. 131, Reed City, MI 49677

Kary C. Frank, Attorney at Law

  • 116 S. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids, MI 49307

Lobert & Fransted PC

  • 119 S. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids, MI 49307

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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.

My mother died leaving the farm in a trust to me and now grandma thinks she owns the farm what do I do?

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Answered by attorney Thomas Corcoran Phipps (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Offices of Thomas Corcoran Phipps
You are going to have to file a lawsuit in probate court. A judge will have to determine who has what rights.
You are going to have to file a lawsuit in probate court. A judge will have to determine who has what rights.

How can I get a copy of the trust?

Dara J. Goldsmith
Answered by attorney Dara J. Goldsmith
Estate Planning lawyer at Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.
If the Trustor is deceased you may be able to petition the Probate Court to confirm the Trust and obtain a copy. I suggest starting with a certified letter to the Trustee. Keep a copy to include with your petition.
If the Trustor is deceased you may be able to petition the Probate Court to confirm the Trust and obtain a copy. I suggest starting with a certified letter to the Trustee. Keep a copy to include with your petition.
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If a serial killer happens to be wealthy, what happens to their money if they are put to death?

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Answered by attorney Richard Joseph Keyes (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Probate Law Center Richard J. Keyes, PC
If there is no estate plan, then it would go per the laws of intestacy. If married with children by only the spouse, the spouse gets the first $20,000 and then splits the rest with the children. If no children but married, the spouse gets everything. If married but with children by someone else, the spouse and children each get 50%. In Missouri, the State has the right to go after prisoners for the the cost of incarceration. You probably don't want the assets to pass by will, but by trust so that it is private. Also, the victim's family would try to sue the killer for damages. The condemned does have the right to decide where the assets should go but you need to make sure that it is private and not public knowledge. Your best bet is a trust and not a will. Please note that a will and a trust can be changed at any time up to the date of death.
If there is no estate plan, then it would go per the laws of intestacy. If married with children by only the spouse, the spouse gets the first $20,000 and then splits the rest with the children. If no children but married, the spouse gets everything. If married but with children by someone else, the spouse and children each get 50%. In Missouri, the State has the right to go after prisoners for the the cost of incarceration. You probably don't want the assets to pass by will, but by trust so that it is private. Also, the victim's family would try to sue the killer for damages. The condemned does have the right to decide where the assets should go but you need to make sure that it is private and not public knowledge. Your best bet is a trust and not a will. Please note that a will and a trust can be changed at any time up to the date of death.
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