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Hunt Suedhoff Kearney LLP

4.3
75 Reviews

  • 301 State Street, 2nd Floor, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0046+3 locations

  • Law Firm with 19 lawyers2 awards

  • Hunt Suedhoff, LLP was founded in 1950 by the late Leigh L. Hunt, a noted trial lawyer. Kalamaros and Associates was founded in 1960 by the late Edward N. Kalamaros, a noted... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Trial, Appellate Practice, and 14 more

Timothy W. DeGroote
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Straub, Seaman & Allen, P.C.

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  • 1014 Main Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085+1 location

  • 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
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Straub, Seaman & Allen, P.C.

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  • Serving Lakeside, MI and Berrien 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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Klute Miller Johnson PLC

  • 728 Pleasant St., Ste. 101, St. Joseph, MI 49085

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Troff, Petzke & Ammeson

  • 811 Ship St., Ste. 202, St. Joseph, MI 49085-1171

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Passaro & Kahne Law Office, P.L.L.C.

  • 2900 S. State St., Ste. 3E, St. Joseph, MI 49085

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Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C.

  • 800 Ship Street, Suite 105, St. Joseph, MI 49085

Peter Katz

  • 811 Ship St., St. Joseph, MI 49085

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

  • 800 Port Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085

Sanford Law Office

  • 2726 Niles Ave., St. Joseph, MI 49085

Peter J. Johnson Attorney at Law

  • 800 Port St., St. Joseph, MI 49085

BITTNER | JENNINGS ATTORNEYS

  • 401 Sycamore Street, Niles, MI 49120

Jesse & Jesse

  • 109 N. Red Bud Trail, Buchanan, MI 49107

Taglia, Dumke & White, P.C.

  • 720 State Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085

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Elliott Law Office

  • 4 S. Lincoln Ave., Niles, MI 49120

Sauer & Sauer, PLC

  • 414 Main Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085

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Charles A. Hilmer

  • Three Oaks, MI 49128-0126

Michael K. Cook

  • 2710 Sanctuary Drive, Stevensville, MI 49127

Robert B. Lutz

  • 320 Main St., St. Joseph, MI 49085

Berger & LaForge

  • 515 Ship St., St. Joseph, MI 49085

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Mollison Law Offices, P.C.

  • 4 South Lincoln Avenue, Niles, MI 49120

Law Office of Marilyn Klawiter, PLC

  • 715 Market Street, Suite A, St. Joseph, MI 49085

Armstrong Law Office PLLC

  • 511 Renaissance Dr., Ste. 110, St. Joseph, MI 49085

Law Office of Carol Montavon Bealor

  • 1213 Oak St., Niles, MI 49120

Peterson, Cullitan & Peterson, PLC

  • 811 Ship St., Ste. 301, St. Joseph, MI 49085

Stone, Campbell & Hoffelder, P.L.C.

  • 223 North Fourth Street, Niles, MI 49120

Robert N. Feldman

  • 317 Broadway Street, Niles, MI 49120

Tall and Tall

  • 107 Water St., Benton Harbor, MI 49023

Jerry G. Johnson

  • 904 Main Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085

J. Michael Kinney

  • 3646 N. Lake Path, Stevensville, MI 49127

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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.

Is it legal with a durable power of attorney to quick claim deed property to myself?

Dara J. Goldsmith
Answered by attorney Dara J. Goldsmith
Estate Planning lawyer at Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.
Maybe, but probably not. You are a fiduciary to him as his P of A. Thus you cannot personally benefit. It is possible that it is okay, I.e., you have no siblings, are his only child, and only heir. He is not married and you are named on his will as the sole beneficiary. If those are NOT the facts, then you are violating your fiduciary duty and can be liable for more than just the house. Seek out legal counsel! There may be other options!
Maybe, but probably not. You are a fiduciary to him as his P of A. Thus you cannot personally benefit. It is possible that it is okay, I.e., you have no siblings, are his only child, and only heir. He is not married and you are named on his will as the sole beneficiary. If those are NOT the facts, then you are violating your fiduciary duty and can be liable for more than just the house. Seek out legal counsel! There may be other options!
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I am the head of estate for my mother am I able to get in her checking account to pay the final bills?

Roger Durkin
Answered by attorney Roger Durkin (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Durkin Law, PC
The term "head of estate" is not a legal term. She should have a will naming an Executor. That person would be in charge of paying all liabilities of the estate before distributing to heirs. If you need to be in a position to pay her current bills, you could obtain a power of attorney which if written properly would give you access to the checking account. Keep in mind, there may be others that your mother has in mind to share what ever estate there is.
The term "head of estate" is not a legal term. She should have a will naming an Executor. That person would be in charge of paying all liabilities of the estate before distributing to heirs. If you need to be in a position to pay her current bills, you could obtain a power of attorney which if written properly would give you access to the checking account. Keep in mind, there may be others that your mother has in mind to share what ever estate there is.
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Can a tenant by entries leave their share of property to someone else whenever there is still a person on property deed?

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Answered by attorney James P Frederick (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Frederick & Frederick Attorneys at Law
I am not sure I follow your question. Yes, a tenancy by the entire ties can be severed by one person. That creates a tenancy in common. Beyond that, I am not sure what you are saying.
I am not sure I follow your question. Yes, a tenancy by the entire ties can be severed by one person. That creates a tenancy in common. Beyond that, I am not sure what you are saying.
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