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Dafoe Law, PLLC

4.8
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  • 160 South Main Street, Suite 4, Frankenmuth, MI 48734

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Trusted Legal Counsel From A Local Attorney. Dafoe Law focuses on estate planning, probate, trust administration, wills, real estate law, business law and elder law. Let us help... Read More

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Dafoe Law, PLLC

4.8
63 Reviews
  • Serving Tuscola, MI and Tuscola County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Trusted Legal Counsel From A Local Attorney. Dafoe Law focuses on estate planning, probate, trust administration, wills, real estate law, business law and elder law. Let us help... Read More

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  • 1044 N. Irish Rd., Ste. A, Davison, MI 48423-3181

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  • 110 N. Saginaw Street Suite 1, Lapeer, MI 48446

  • 429 North State Street, Suite 200, Caro, MI 48723

  • 407 W. Flint St., Davison, MI 48423

  • 526 W. Genesee St., Ste. 1, Frankenmuth, MI 48734

  • 936 S. Main St., Lapeer, MI 48446-2492

  • 624 W. Nepessing St., Ste. L6, Lapeer, MI 48446

  • 115 N. Main, Vassar, MI 48768

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  • 9011 Davison Rd., Davison, MI 48423

  • 6352 Garfield Ave., Cass City, MI 48726

  • 175 S. Main St., Frankenmuth, MI 48734

  • 301 W. Genesee St., Ste. 102, Lapeer, MI 48446-2272

  • 9459 Lapeer Rd., Davison, MI 48423

  • 407 Clay St., Lapeer, MI 48446

  • 303 N. State St., Caro, MI 48723

  • 132 W. Nepessing St., Lapeer, MI 48446

  • 132 W. Nepessing St., Lapeer, MI 48446

  • 455 S. Main St., Lapeer, MI 48446

  • 361 N. State St., Caro, MI 48723

  • 1122 S. Lapeer Rd., Ste. A, Lapeer, MI 48446

  • 451 N. State St., Ste. 3, Caro, MI 48723

  • 350 N. Court St., Ste. 301, Lapeer, MI 48446-2263

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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.

If I am appointed the successor trustee for my father's living trust and he has passed away, am I now the trustee or must legal steps be taken first?

Answered by attorney James E. Reed
Estate Planning lawyer at Vandervoort, Christ & Fisher, P.C.
Legally, nothing is required, but those dealing with the Trust will want some evidence you are the proper person now serving as Trustee. That is generally accomplished by providing a copy of your father's death certificate, a copy of the Trust or a certificate of trust, and an Acceptance of Trust that you sign agreeing to act as Trustee.
Legally, nothing is required, but those dealing with the Trust will want some evidence you are the proper person now serving as Trustee. That is generally accomplished by providing a copy of your father's death certificate, a copy of the Trust or a certificate of trust, and an Acceptance of Trust that you sign agreeing to act as Trustee.
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Can a codicil be admitted without the will it references?

Answered by attorney Christine James
Estate Planning lawyer at James Law Group
Not likely unless when you look at the will and codicil you do have, it makes sense and would suggest the "2011" is a typo. Have an attorney review all of the documents that you do have, and he/she can properly advise you. Most attorneys give free consultations.
Not likely unless when you look at the will and codicil you do have, it makes sense and would suggest the "2011" is a typo. Have an attorney review all of the documents that you do have, and he/she can properly advise you. Most attorneys give free consultations.
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If mom put my brother on the deed to her property does this give his wife any claim to the property in the event of mom's death or a divorce?

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Answered by attorney Brian Haggerty (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Minor, Bandonis & Haggerty P.C.
You don't "put someone on the deed." What is happening there is that an interest in the real property is being given to that new owner. Your brother now owns half of the property (I assume it's just Mom and him). So, yes, if your mom dies, your brother will be the owner of half (depending on how deed is worded) or all of the property. If your brother gets a divorce, his half will be a marital asset potentially "on the table" for the settlement. He owns part of the property. Incidentally, was a gift tax return filed when this gift was made?
You don't "put someone on the deed." What is happening there is that an interest in the real property is being given to that new owner. Your brother now owns half of the property (I assume it's just Mom and him). So, yes, if your mom dies, your brother will be the owner of half (depending on how deed is worded) or all of the property. If your brother gets a divorce, his half will be a marital asset potentially "on the table" for the settlement. He owns part of the property. Incidentally, was a gift tax return filed when this gift was made?
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