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Dearborn 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).

Akeel & Valentine, PLC

4.5
12 Reviews

  • 13530 Michigan Ave., Ste. 322A, Dearborn, MI 48126+1 location

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Rights, Employment Law, and 9 more

Glenn L. Valentine
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Law Office of Peter C. Doyle, P.C.

3.8
2 Reviews

  • 25121 Ford Rd., Dearborn, MI 48128

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Peter C. Doyle established his practice in 1989. He represents clients primarily throughout Southeast Michigan but is not limited to that area. His clients are mainly families,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBankruptcy, Business Law, and 13 more

  • Free Consultation

Peter Doyle
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Law Offices of Susan F. Widenbaum, P.C.

4.8
49 Reviews

  • Serving Dearborn, MI and Wayne County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • 734-427-0303, Office located in Westland, Also serving the counties of Wayne, Oakland, Washtenaw, Livingston, and Macomb.

  • Estate Planning LawyersDivorce, Child Custody, and 11 more

Susan F. Widenbaum
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Mike Morse Injury Law Firm

4.6
143 Reviews

  • Serving Dearborn, MI and Wayne County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 49 lawyers2 awards

  • Personal Injury Attorney In MichiganWhen you hire Mike Morse Injury Law Firm, you’re hiring a team of expert legal professionals, tireless researchers and more than 40 of the top... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Automobile Accidents, and 25 more

  • Free Consultation

Jeffrey Kerby
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All Legal Solutions

4.4
8 Reviews

  • Serving Dearborn, MI and Wayne County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Attorneys who care. Serving downriver and metro Detroit since 1986. FREE INITIAL CONSULTATIONS for all NEW CLIENTS!

  • Estate Planning LawyersAdoption, Alimony, and 40 more

  • Free Consultation

Blake Speck
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Berry Moorman Professional Corporation

5.0
39 Reviews

  • Serving Dearborn, MI and Wayne 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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Bowen, Radabaugh & Milton, P.C.

4.9
51 Reviews

  • Serving Dearborn, MI and Wayne 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

  • Estate Planning LawyersInsurance Defense, Credit Unions, and 8 more

Adrienne Hayes
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McKeen & Associates, PC

4.8
5 Reviews

  • Serving Dearborn, MI and Wayne County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 18 lawyers1 award

  • A Leading Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Law Firm For People Harmed Through Negligence . National Reputation . Highly Rated & Over 30 Years Experience Call Today For... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Birth Injury, and 6 more

  • Free Consultation

Todd Schroeder
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Wright Beamer, PLC

5.0
4 Reviews

  • Serving Dearborn, MI and Wayne 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

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Disputes & Business Litigation, and 8 more

Duane L. Reynolds
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GOLDMAN & ASSOCIATES MICHIGAN LAW FIRM

4.6
304 Reviews

  • Serving Dearborn, MI and Wayne County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • THE SMART CHOICE LAWYERS --- 313-462-0794 --- CALL NOW! --- TOP ATTORNEYS IN MICHIGAN --- Find Out How We Can Help You. Call for a Free Case Evaluation. The RIGHT choice.

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Medical Malpractice, and 510 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

  • Appointments Available

Akiva E. Goldman
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The Sharp Firm

4.6
47 Reviews

  • Serving Dearborn, MI and Wayne County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

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

  • Estate Planning LawyersSpecializing In Civil Litigation, Wrongful Termination, and 32 more

Gary Gendernalik
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Xuereb Law Group PC

4.9
16 Reviews

  • Serving Dearborn, MI and Wayne County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Experienced. Professional. Trusted. Experience the Xuereb Difference.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Litigation, Probate Litigation, and 75 more

Joseph M. Xuereb
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Hooper Hathaway, P.C.

4.9
20 Reviews

  • Serving Dearborn, MI and Wayne County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers2 awards

  • Attorneys at Law

  • Estate Planning LawyersTransactional, Employment Law, and 46 more

Marta A. Manildi
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Law Offices of Walter Metzen & Associates

5.0
267 Reviews

  • Serving Dearborn, MI and Wayne County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Let Me Help You Get a Fresh Financial Start! Law Offices of Walter Metzen & Associates DetroitBankruptcyLawyer.com

  • Estate Planning LawyersBankruptcy, Bankruptcy Chapter 7, and 2 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Walter A. Metzen
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Law Offices of Michael A. Robbins, PLLC

4.8
30 Reviews

  • Serving Dearborn, MI and Wayne County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Michael A. Robbins Showcased in Newsweek Among Top Eight Family Lawyers In the US & has been selected by his peers as one of “The Best Lawyers In America” In Family Law. Mr.... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersDivorce, Family Law, and 96 more

Michael A. Robbins
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Flood Law PLLC

4.9
47 Reviews

  • Serving Dearborn, MI and Wayne 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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Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC

4.8
33 Reviews

  • Serving Dearborn, MI and Wayne County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 18 lawyers1 award

  • Attorneys at Law

  • Estate Planning LawyersAppellate Practice, Aviation Law, and 38 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Joseph McGill
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Kotz Sangster Wysocki P.C.

4.7
97 Reviews

  • Serving Dearborn, MI and Wayne 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

  • Estate Planning LawyersAgribusiness, Agricultural Law, and 48 more

David R. de Reyna
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Kurt Thornbladh

  • 7301 Schaefer Rd., Ste. 1, Dearborn, MI 48126-4902

Garrison LawHouse, PC

  • 1800 Grindley Park Street, Suite 6, Dearborn, MI 48124

John R. Hand

  • 24240 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48124

Grenn & Grenn, PC

  • 5736 Chase Rd., Dearborn, MI 48126-2102

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Law Office of Lawrence R. Abramczyk, PLLC

  • 23500 Park St., Dearborn, MI 48124

The Law Firm of Odey K. Meroueh

  • 14339 Ford Rd., 2nd Fl., Dearborn, MI 48126

Acclaim Legal Services, PLLC

  • 19353 Carlysle Street, Dearborn, MI 48108

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Leonard A. Krzyzaniak, Jr.

  • 5736 Chase Rd., Dearborn, MI 48124

Action Criminal Defense

  • 15534 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126

Billy R. Adams

  • Dearborn, MI 48123

Kevin J. O'Neill, PC

  • 22720 Michigan Ave., Ste. 304, Dearborn, MI 48124

John R. Foley, P.C.

  • 18572 W. Outer Drive, Dearborn, MI 48128

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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.

How do I find out the truth if she said she had a will and CDs but the family was told differently?

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Answered by attorney James P Frederick (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Frederick & Frederick Attorneys at Law
The first question is not whether or not there was a Will. The first question is how are the assets titled? If the assets were all joint with the husband, then whether she had a Will or not is largely irrelevant. Nothing would pass under the Will except perhaps household furnishings and personal items. If the assets were titled in your mom's name alone, then a Will could be important, although the husband would have the right to "elect to take against the Will," if it does not provide for him to receive the assets. Depending on the facts and the family dynamics, it might be beneficial to have an attorney review the situation with you.
The first question is not whether or not there was a Will. The first question is how are the assets titled? If the assets were all joint with the husband, then whether she had a Will or not is largely irrelevant. Nothing would pass under the Will except perhaps household furnishings and personal items. If the assets were titled in your mom's name alone, then a Will could be important, although the husband would have the right to "elect to take against the Will," if it does not provide for him to receive the assets. Depending on the facts and the family dynamics, it might be beneficial to have an attorney review the situation with you.
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How can he sell house and contents before paying me?

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Answered by attorney Victor L. Waid (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of Victor Waid
The administrator/executor of the estate cannot pay anyone until the probate court has issued a final order approving the Final Accounting and proposed distribution, which can be waived by beneficiaries; to do so otherwise can subject him to future liability if he failed to reserve appropriate funds for taxes, fees for administering the estate, creditor claims that need to be paid, etc.
The administrator/executor of the estate cannot pay anyone until the probate court has issued a final order approving the Final Accounting and proposed distribution, which can be waived by beneficiaries; to do so otherwise can subject him to future liability if he failed to reserve appropriate funds for taxes, fees for administering the estate, creditor claims that need to be paid, etc.
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Can the estate go to the only children from a previous marriage after the spouse dies?

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Answered by attorney Randall C. Romei (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Ashcraft & Ashcraft, Ltd.
Assets in a trust are distributed outside of an estate in accordance with the terms of the trust. Assets in an estate are distributed in accordance with the terms of the will. If no will, then in accord with the statute on descent and distribution. If no will and there is a surviving spouse and children of the decedent, then ? to the spouse and ? divided among the children, with the descendants of a deceased child dividing the deceased child's share. If the wife owned assets received from a deceased husband then those assets would be part of the wife's estate and distributed in accord with her will or trust, if any. If none, then to her descendants not the husbands descendants.
Assets in a trust are distributed outside of an estate in accordance with the terms of the trust. Assets in an estate are distributed in accordance with the terms of the will. If no will, then in accord with the statute on descent and distribution. If no will and there is a surviving spouse and children of the decedent, then ? to the spouse and ? divided among the children, with the descendants of a deceased child dividing the deceased child's share. If the wife owned assets received from a deceased husband then those assets would be part of the wife's estate and distributed in accord with her will or trust, if any. If none, then to her descendants not the husbands descendants.
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