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What are the common reasons to contest a will?

On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Aug 11, 2019 | Probate Litigation

Like many other Michigan residents, you may think that a will is set in stone and that once it goes through the probate system, there is nothing you can do to challenge its terms. In many cases, you would be correct. However, in some instances you may be able to...

What happens during probate?

On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | May 5, 2019 | Probate Litigation

Probate is the process of proving a will’s validity and distributing assets to heirs. It can often be a complex process, especially when the deceased owns a lot of property or has a number of assets in his or her name. The Balance explains what you can...

How long does probate take?

On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Jan 22, 2019 | Probate Litigation

If you have a loved one that passes away, you probably want to wrap up his or her estate as quickly as possible. It can be tough to have to deal with the aftermath and the financial aspects of a person’s life. Things may feel slow going, especially if the estate...

What is a living will?

On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Nov 28, 2018 | Probate Litigation

The term “living will” is actually not a will in the way people in Michigan understand it. Wills go into effect after a person passes away. However, as FindLaw explains, people often choose to compose living wills to handle their medical treatment in case...

How do I know if a will was composed under undue influence?

On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Oct 17, 2018 | Probate Litigation

Some Michigan residents may look at a will composed by a parent or an elderly relative and believe something is not right about it. Perhaps the will cuts a family member out of the inheritance or specifies that someone outside the family, somebody you are not familiar...

Is probate a bad thing?

On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Aug 7, 2018 | Probate Litigation

After a loved one dies in Michigan, his or her estate goes into probate. Probate, according to the Nerdwallet, is the process of legally recognizing the validity of a will and distributing the property according to the wishes of the deceased. If there is not...

What is conservatorship?

On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Jun 12, 2018 | Probate Litigation

In Michigan, there is a process that allows you to help out someone else who can no longer make his or her own decisions. This process, according to the State Bar of Michigan, is called conservatorship. It is only used when an adult becomes incapacitated....

How can a will be contested?

On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Mar 5, 2018 | Probate Litigation

If you have ever had to deal with the passing of a loved one in Michigan, then you probably had to deal with a will. In many cases, the will is read, the property and assets distributed and the estate is settled fairly easy. However, there are some times when someone...

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