Helping You Navigate Probate and Trust Administration
Fulfilling your legal obligations during probate or trust administration in Michigan can be complex. There can be a myriad of issues, potential conflicts, and time-consuming procedures to address.
Turn to Daudi & Kroll, P.C., for determined and dependable support focused on helping you overcome these challenges. Our probate and trust administration lawyers are ready to assist you with every step of the process.
Avoiding Probate
Probate isn’t always needed. Here in Michigan, there are a couple of situations in which an estate can avoid it. These include:
- Utilizing a simplified process known as summary administration for distributing estate assets; however, this can only be used when the value of the estate falls under a statutory amount.
- Utilizing estate planning tools like trusts and transfer on death designations to ensure all of the deceased’s assets are exempt from probate.
Our probate administration lawyers can advise you as to whether your loved one’s estate would require formal probate.
Assisting With Probate Administration
In a probate administration, a personal representative is put in charge of the estate. This individual will collect the estate’s assets, use them to address estate taxes and debts, and then distribute any remaining balance to the intended beneficiaries.
Sometimes, will contests or other litigation come up during this process. Our firm can guide you through each step of probate, ensuring matters proceed as smoothly as possible.
Assisting with Trust Administration
Trusts are generally not part of the probate process. Instead, a trustee administers them under the terms of the trust document. Our knowledgeable trust administration lawyers can assist trustees in fulfilling their duties. We can also provide trustees, or beneficiaries, with dedicated advocacy in trust contests.
Concerned About Your Next Steps? Contact Us.
Protect your loved one’s legacy and goals during probate or trust administration. Schedule a consultation with our knowledgeable attorneys to ensure you have the support and guidance you need during this difficult time.
Get in touch via email. You may also contact us by phone at 517-306-4538 or 734-249-6310.