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Shimmell Law Offices

  • 161 Ottawa Avenue N.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Lichterman Law, PLC

  • 5252 Clyde Park Ave. S.W., Ste. A, Grand Rapids, MI 49509

Teeples Law, PLLC

  • 25 Ionia Ave. S.W., Ste. 230, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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White Law Firm, PLC

  • 833 Kenmoor S.E., Ste. E, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Vander Kolk & Vander Kolk PLC

  • 64 Ionia Ave. S.W., Ste. 600, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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Tanis Schultz, PLLC

  • 85 Campau Avenue, NW, Suite R305, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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Kreis, Enderle, Hudgins & Borsos, P.C.

  • 40 Pearl Street N.W., 5th Floor, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3028

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Scholten Fant

  • 246 South River, Suite 100, Holland, MI 49422-9008

Idema & Keyser P.C.

  • 146 Monroe Center, N.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Law Office of Kenneth A. Puzycki, PLLC

  • 380 Garden Ave., Holland, MI 49424

Kuiper Kraemer PC

  • 6660 Old 28th St. S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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Heidi L. Wolf, P.C.

  • 1244 Lincoln Road, Allegan, MI 49010

Ronald L. Foster

  • 511 Baldwin St., Jenison, MI 49428

Maksor & Associates, PLC

  • 116 Campau Circle NW, Floor 17, Suite 1702, Grand Rapids, MI 49512

George L. McCargar III, PC

  • 3330 Grand Ridge Dr., N.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Garret A. Brand Attorney at Law PLLC

  • 5330 Stevendale Dr., Hudsonville, MI 49426-7457

The Law Office of Thomas B. Baynton

  • 200 N. Division, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Bremer & Nelson LLP

  • 1787 R W. Berends Dr., S.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49519-4993

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Craig A. Bruggink, P.L.C.

  • 429 Turner NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Law Offices of Shawn Weera

  • 2025 E. Beltline S.E., Ste. 301, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

David & Riegler PLC

  • 5136 Cascade Rd. S.E., Ste. 2B, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Michele Rae Koenes

  • 2851 Charlevoix Dr. S.E., Ste. 215, Grand Rapids, MI 49525-4551

Twohey Maggini

  • 131 E. Main Street, Caledonia, MI 49316

Law Offices of Margaret Webb PLC

  • 4185 Pro Line Court, Suite C, Dorr, MI 49323

Law Office of Barbara Craft

  • 146 Monroe Center, Ste. 428, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Wittman Legal Services

  • P.O. Box 888181, Kentwood, MI 49588

Westbrook Law PLLC

  • 6140 28th St. S.E., Ste. 115, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Law Office of Evan D. Rossio

  • 311 State St. S.E., Ste. 106, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Bodman

  • 99 Monroe Avenue, Northwest, Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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Lori L. Engen Attorney PLLC

  • 2291 Begole St., Jenison, MI 49428

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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.

If my mother died without a will, can the deed be put in my name?

Dara J. Goldsmith
Answered by attorney Dara J. Goldsmith
Estate Planning lawyer at Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.
The asset needs to go through probate and debts need to be paid before you receive clear title. You should address the liens with an attorney to determine if they need to be paid, or if you take the property subject to the lien (with the lien). This information is only intended to give general information in response to an inquiry. It does not establish an attorney client relationship. T
The asset needs to go through probate and debts need to be paid before you receive clear title. You should address the liens with an attorney to determine if they need to be paid, or if you take the property subject to the lien (with the lien). This information is only intended to give general information in response to an inquiry. It does not establish an attorney client relationship. T
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How can I leave my house to child?

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Answered by attorney Brian Haggerty (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Minor, Bandonis & Haggerty P.C.
Get mortgage life insurance. You should leave a will giving the house to your child; Child is still going to have to pay the mortgage. If Child can afford it, fine. If Child can't afford the mortgage, then you'll need to leave child some money one way or the other; maybe life insurance, maybe you'll have some retirement funds. Do NOT deed the house to Child now that doesn't fix the problem with the mortgage, it'll still have to be paid, but the transfer would be a default in the terms of the mortgage, and allow them to foreclose if they want.
Get mortgage life insurance. You should leave a will giving the house to your child; Child is still going to have to pay the mortgage. If Child can afford it, fine. If Child can't afford the mortgage, then you'll need to leave child some money one way or the other; maybe life insurance, maybe you'll have some retirement funds. Do NOT deed the house to Child now that doesn't fix the problem with the mortgage, it'll still have to be paid, but the transfer would be a default in the terms of the mortgage, and allow them to foreclose if they want.
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Is it possble to find a Will or Trust when you don't know who drew it up?

Katrina Hofstetter
Answered by attorney Katrina Hofstetter (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Cornerstone Legal PLLC
I'm sorry about the passing of your sister.  This is a tough one because Trusts are private matters.  It is very unlikely that she had it recorded in public record.  In most cases, the client is given the original Trust and other documents as part of their Estate Plan.  If you haven't been able to find any documents at her home, it will probably be very difficult to find the attorney who drafted her documents.   One avenue that you could explore would be to review her assets.  For instance, if she had a Trust, her real estate should have been deeded to her Trust.  Every deed is required to list who drafted it.  That could identify her attorney.  You could also check her bank records to see if any of her accounts were titled in the name of her Trust.  If so, it's possible that the bank has a Certificate of Trust on file that could list the drafting attorney. One thing to keep in mind though - even if she had a Trust, if she didn't fund it with her assets, you may have to proceed to Probate.  Feel free to reach out if you need further assistance.
I'm sorry about the passing of your sister.  This is a tough one because Trusts are private matters.  It is very unlikely that she had it recorded in public record.  In most cases, the client is given the original Trust and other documents as part of their Estate Plan.  If you haven't been able to find any documents at her home, it will probably be very difficult to find the attorney who drafted her documents.   One avenue that you could explore would be to review her assets.  For instance, if she had a Trust, her real estate should have been deeded to her Trust.  Every deed is required to list who drafted it.  That could identify her attorney.  You could also check her bank records to see if any of her accounts were titled in the name of her Trust.  If so, it's possible that the bank has a Certificate of Trust on file that could list the drafting attorney. One thing to keep in mind though - even if she had a Trust, if she didn't fund it with her assets, you may have to proceed to Probate.  Feel free to reach out if you need further assistance.
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