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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Cedar Springs 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 Cedar Springs, 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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McDonald Pierangeli Macfarlane, PLLC

4.8
43 Reviews

  • Serving Cedar Springs, 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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Wheeler Upham A Professional Corporation

4.5
42 Reviews

  • Serving Cedar Springs, 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

Michael J. TerBeek
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DeMent and Marquardt, P.L.C.

4.8
17 Reviews

  • Serving Cedar Springs, 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

William B. Millard
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Straub, Seaman & Allen, P.C.

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  • Serving Cedar Springs, 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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Schnelker, Rassi & McConnell PLC

4.5
46 Reviews

  • Serving Cedar Springs, 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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Schenk, Boncher & Rypma

4.7
2 Reviews

  • Serving Cedar Springs, 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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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.

Is a handshake loan from a parent to a child binding to estate if parent dies before loan is paid back?

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Answered by attorney Brian Haggerty (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Minor, Bandonis & Haggerty P.C.
The problem is not whether the estate is bound, the problem is whether the child is bound. The estate has the same problem parent would have had collecting this loan, but with an additional twist. The problem is proving it's a loan, and not a gift. The best evidence of parent's intent is parent's testimony, which is now unavailable. If child was making repayments that gives you some evidence. You may also have some indication that this was an "advance" on the child's share of the estate. It's all about what objective evidence you can find and remember, "Dad said" doesn't work, that's hearsay.
The problem is not whether the estate is bound, the problem is whether the child is bound. The estate has the same problem parent would have had collecting this loan, but with an additional twist. The problem is proving it's a loan, and not a gift. The best evidence of parent's intent is parent's testimony, which is now unavailable. If child was making repayments that gives you some evidence. You may also have some indication that this was an "advance" on the child's share of the estate. It's all about what objective evidence you can find and remember, "Dad said" doesn't work, that's hearsay.
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How can an unsigned last will be validated?

Michael Charles Doland
Answered by attorney Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Doland & Fraade
The safest procedure would be to re-sign with a current date and have two witnesses witness with a current date.
The safest procedure would be to re-sign with a current date and have two witnesses witness with a current date.

How do the three children transfer the deed to the property into all three names?

Randy Jay Harvey
Answered by attorney Randy Jay Harvey
Estate Planning lawyer at Employment Law Professionals Northwest LLC
The property must go through probate and the court will authorize title transfer. This advice is based on the limited facts that you have provided, additional facts may change the advice. We are not providing you legal advice, rather we are responding to your set of facts based on general legal principles. You should not rely on this information without consulting an attorney and providing the attorney with a complete set of facts. We provide a reduced rate initial consultation for $35.00, if you would like a more complete answer. We are not representing you in this or any other matter, unless and until you and we have entered into a written agreement for services.
The property must go through probate and the court will authorize title transfer. This advice is based on the limited facts that you have provided, additional facts may change the advice. We are not providing you legal advice, rather we are responding to your set of facts based on general legal principles. You should not rely on this information without consulting an attorney and providing the attorney with a complete set of facts. We provide a reduced rate initial consultation for $35.00, if you would like a more complete answer. We are not representing you in this or any other matter, unless and until you and we have entered into a written agreement for services.
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