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East Grand Rapids 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).

McDonald Pierangeli Macfarlane, PLLC

4.8
43 Reviews

  • Serving East Grand Rapids, 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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Straub, Seaman & Allen, P.C.

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  • Serving East Grand Rapids, 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

Thomas F. Waggoner
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Wheeler Upham A Professional Corporation

4.5
42 Reviews

  • Serving East Grand Rapids, 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

James M. Shade
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Schenk, Boncher & Rypma

4.7
2 Reviews

  • Serving East Grand Rapids, 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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Schnelker, Rassi & McConnell PLC

4.5
46 Reviews

  • Serving East Grand Rapids, 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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Thav, Ryke and Assoc.

4.9
33 Reviews

  • Serving East Grand Rapids, 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

Jamie Ryke
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DeMent and Marquardt, P.L.C.

4.8
17 Reviews

  • Serving East Grand Rapids, 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

Daniel L. DeMent
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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.

Would I be able to inherit the house since I am her only child?

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Answered by attorney Gerald A Bagazinski (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Gerald A. Bagazinski
It is possible the property was lost for failure to pay property taxes. I would suggest you go down to the county register of deeds grantor grantee index if you want to find out what happened to the property. The quit claim deed would have taken you out of title.
It is possible the property was lost for failure to pay property taxes. I would suggest you go down to the county register of deeds grantor grantee index if you want to find out what happened to the property. The quit claim deed would have taken you out of title.
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Can Adult Protective Services force you to sign off?

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Answered by attorney James P Frederick (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Frederick & Frederick Attorneys at Law
It sounds like this was not set up properly, in the first place. If there was no attorney involved, that would explain why. Your mother really should involve an attorney, now. If she does not, then you should do so. I would say that, depending on how the deed is set up, no one, including mom or APS can force the child to do this. That is one of the reasons why it would have been VERY foolish for mom to set it up this way, in the first place. Of course, if the child refuses to sign off, then the mom should set up her remaining estate planning accordingly.
It sounds like this was not set up properly, in the first place. If there was no attorney involved, that would explain why. Your mother really should involve an attorney, now. If she does not, then you should do so. I would say that, depending on how the deed is set up, no one, including mom or APS can force the child to do this. That is one of the reasons why it would have been VERY foolish for mom to set it up this way, in the first place. Of course, if the child refuses to sign off, then the mom should set up her remaining estate planning accordingly.
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Can a codicil be admitted without the will it references?

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Answered by attorney Victor L. Waid (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of Victor Waid
No, unless the codicil is in fact a will, and has all of the legal attributes required of a will the document may be inappropriately titled or mislabeled. Seek out a experienced probate lawyer to assist you; these are not easy cases. And keep on looking for the will referred to, including to see if a lawyer or paralegal was involved in assisting the preparation of the will, as they may have information to assist you. Also, was there a lawyer or paralegal involved in the preparation of the alleged codicil? Lost wills have been found in woodsheds, workshop, and other unusual places. So think like your father, and see if you may come up with an answer to your quandary as to the alleged will of 2011.
No, unless the codicil is in fact a will, and has all of the legal attributes required of a will the document may be inappropriately titled or mislabeled. Seek out a experienced probate lawyer to assist you; these are not easy cases. And keep on looking for the will referred to, including to see if a lawyer or paralegal was involved in assisting the preparation of the will, as they may have information to assist you. Also, was there a lawyer or paralegal involved in the preparation of the alleged codicil? Lost wills have been found in woodsheds, workshop, and other unusual places. So think like your father, and see if you may come up with an answer to your quandary as to the alleged will of 2011.
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