Probate is the legal process by which a decedent's assets are distributed to heirs according to the terms of the decedent's Last Will, and Michigan Statutes. If a decedent had a will, it must be filed with the Probate Court. According to Michigan law, only assets titled in the decedent's name are probated. Assets titled in the name of a trust, jointly held assets, or accounts naming a beneficiary, are not probated.
In Michigan, probate can be particularly time-consuming and expensive. Probate avoidance is an estate planning priority for many Michigan residents. Michigan has several types of probate proceedings depending on the nature of the estate. Our Probate law attorneys can guide you through the probate process during the difficult time following the death of a loved one.
