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Gurumurthy, Ravi R., PLC- Attorney at Law

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  • Serving Frankfort, MI and Benzie 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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Estate planning attorneys help individuals prepare for the management and distribution of their assets after death or incapacitation. They create legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Their work ensures a client’s wishes are honored, minimizes potential taxes, and simplifies the process for their loved ones.

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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.

Deed and title are they the same when one spouse's name is on one but both names are on the title?

Bernard H. Greenberg
Answered by attorney Bernard H. Greenberg
Estate Planning lawyer at Kokish & Goldmanis, P.C.
The title is determined by the deed. You will want to determine if the title is joint tenancy or tenancy in common. With joint tenancy, full title is vested at the first death in the survivor by operation of law. With tenancy in common, the deceased common tenant's interest is probated in their estate. For more information, consult with an attorney in your area who specializes in estate administration.
The title is determined by the deed. You will want to determine if the title is joint tenancy or tenancy in common. With joint tenancy, full title is vested at the first death in the survivor by operation of law. With tenancy in common, the deceased common tenant's interest is probated in their estate. For more information, consult with an attorney in your area who specializes in estate administration.
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Can the beneficiaries of a trust remain anonymous if the representatives of the trust accepts a big lottery win?

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Answered by attorney Victor L. Waid (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of Victor Waid
Anonymous as to who? Tax agencies? The world? The lottery officials? Obtain yourself the services of a estate planning lawyer to advise you.
Anonymous as to who? Tax agencies? The world? The lottery officials? Obtain yourself the services of a estate planning lawyer to advise you.

How can I ensure that my brother will receive the property in the event that I died?

Randall C. Romei
Answered by attorney Randall C. Romei (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Ashcraft & Ashcraft, Ltd.
A recent Illinois statute allows you record a transfer on death instrument. If in place, the property would pass to your brother outside of your probate estate. The grant can be reversed and would not inhibit sale of the property without your brother's consent. You could transfer the property to you and your brother as joint tenants. In this case you would not be able to transfer the property without your brothers consent. Since your brother would have an ownership interest you would need an agreement other than a lease to assure he continues to pay the mortgage.
A recent Illinois statute allows you record a transfer on death instrument. If in place, the property would pass to your brother outside of your probate estate. The grant can be reversed and would not inhibit sale of the property without your brother's consent. You could transfer the property to you and your brother as joint tenants. In this case you would not be able to transfer the property without your brothers consent. Since your brother would have an ownership interest you would need an agreement other than a lease to assure he continues to pay the mortgage.
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