Probate & Estate Administration

Detroit Estate Administration Lawyer

Michigan Probate Attorney

Since April 2000, probate in Michigan is simpler than it used to be. However, it still entails multiple legal filings and many other responsibilities. Our Detroit estate administration lawyers act on behalf of heirs and personal representatives (formerly called, "executors"), handling all phases of the process. If you have recently lost a family member and would like assistance with an estate that will be handled in a Michigan probate court, contact our firm to make arrangements for a free initial consultation.

In Michigan, probate is usually “unsupervised” – which provides a flexible and inexpensive process where the appointed administrator on behalf of the estate identifies heirs, manages assets, pays debts, files income tax returns, files required documents with the probate court, and distributes the assets according to the terms of the will. The process may be concluded in six months, or may take years, depending on the complexity of the estate.

At any time, usually when an heir or potential heir expresses a concern about the administration of the estate, the court can require that the process be "supervised." In supervised probate, every detail of administration of the estate must be approved by the probate judge.

The probate courts not only supervise the administration of post-death estates, they also may become involved in the administration of trusts and appointing and supervising guardians and conservators for children and adults who are not able to manage their own affairs. At The Prince Law Firm our lawyers assist clients with all types of probate litigation, helping them resolve disputes involving matters handled in probate court.

Pat Prince and Shaheen Imami are both trained mediators, and through our affiliate, Michigan Dispute Resolution & Mediation Services (MDR&MS) offer a full range of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services.

Contact our firm to speak with a Detroit estate administration lawyer about Michigan probate. An attorney will be happy to assist you. We serve clients from communities throughout southeast Michigan and the Tri-county area, including Livonia, Dearborn, Grosse Pointe, Southfield, Troy, Farmington Hills, Royal Oak, West Bloomfield, Novi, Warren, Sterling Heights, Mount Clemens, Shelby, Utica, and Ann Arbor; Oakland County, and Wayne, Washtenaw, and Macomb counties. We offer a free initial consultation and accept MasterCard and Visa.