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Kelly L. Leimback

Criminal, Estate Planning, Family Law, Litigation

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3173 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192

James Michael Menna

Landlord-Tenant, Trusts, Divorce, Credit & Debt

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 24 Years

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3173 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192

Kevin Michael Gilhool

Social Security, Estate Planning, Family Law, Elder Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 33 Years

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2409 Fort St, Wyandotte, MI 48192

Keith Thomas Genzel

Estate Planning, Estate, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Elder Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 10 Years

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1800 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192

Robert Edward Emmitt

Real Estate, Estate Planning, Estate, Employment, Elder Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 15 Years

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1800 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192

Joseph G. Couvreur

Real Estate, Gift Taxation, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Class Action

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 36 Years

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2915 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192

Leslie C. Braverman

Estate, Criminal, Accident & Injury

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 39 Years

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3509 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192

Kimberly Ann Grover

Estate Planning, Family Law, Divorce & Family Law, Civil & Human Rights

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 13 Years

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1645 Fort St, Wyandotte, MI 48192

Rebecca J. Braun

Landlord-Tenant, Estate Planning, Estate, Contract

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 15 Years

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20300 Superior Road, Taylor, MI 48180

John O. Knappmann

Criminal, Juvenile Law, Estate, Estate Planning, Medical Malpractice

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2836 W Jefferson Ave, Trenton, MI 48183

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LEGAL TERMS

INTESTATE

The condition of dying without a valid will. The probate court appoints an administrator to distribute the deceased person's property according to state law.

TAKING AGAINST THE WILL

A procedure under state law that gives a surviving spouse the right to demand a certain share (usually one-third to one-half) of the deceased spouse's property.... (more...)

A procedure under state law that gives a surviving spouse the right to demand a certain share (usually one-third to one-half) of the deceased spouse's property. The surviving spouse can take that share instead of accepting whatever he or she inherited through the deceased spouse's will. If the surviving spouse decides to take the statutory share, it's called 'taking against the will.' Dower and curtesy is another name for the same legal process.

SUMMARY PROBATE

A relatively simple probate proceeding available for 'small estates,' as that term is defined by state law. Every state's definition is different, and many are ... (more...)

A relatively simple probate proceeding available for 'small estates,' as that term is defined by state law. Every state's definition is different, and many are complicated, but a few examples include estates worth up to $100,000 in California; New York estates where property, excluding real estate and amounts that must be set aside for surviving family members, is worth $20,000 or less; and Texas estates where the value of property doesn't exceed what is needed to pay a family allowance and certain creditors.

LAPSE

Under a will, the failure of a gift of property. A gift lapses when the beneficiary dies before the person who made the will, and no alternate has been named. S... (more...)

Under a will, the failure of a gift of property. A gift lapses when the beneficiary dies before the person who made the will, and no alternate has been named. Some states have anti-lapse statutes, which prevent gifts to relatives of the deceased person from lapsing unless the relative has no heirs of his or her own. A lapsed gift becomes part of the residuary estate.

DOWER AND CURTESY

A surviving spouse's right to receive a set portion of the deceased spouse's estate -- usually one-third to one-half. Dower (not to be confused with a 'dowry') ... (more...)

A surviving spouse's right to receive a set portion of the deceased spouse's estate -- usually one-third to one-half. Dower (not to be confused with a 'dowry') refers to the portion to which a surviving wife is entitled, while curtesy refers to what a man may claim. Until recently, these amounts differed in a number of states. However, because discrimination on the basis of sex is now illegal in most cases, most states have abolished dower and curtesy and generally provide the same benefits regardless of sex -- and this amount is often known simply as the statutory share. Under certain circumstances, a living spouse may not be able to sell or convey property that is subject to the other spouse's dower and curtesy or statutory share rights.

DISINHERIT

To deliberately prevent someone from inheriting something. This is usually done by a provision in a will stating that someone who would ordinarily inherit prope... (more...)

To deliberately prevent someone from inheriting something. This is usually done by a provision in a will stating that someone who would ordinarily inherit property -- a close family member, for example -- should not receive it. In most states, you cannot completely disinherit your spouse; a surviving spouse has the right to claim a portion (usually one-third to one-half) of the deceased spouse's estate. With a few exceptions, however, you can expressly disinherit children.

PROBATE

The court process following a person's death that includes proving the authenticity of the deceased person's will appointing someone to handle the deceased pers... (more...)

The court process following a person's death that includes proving the authenticity of the deceased person's will appointing someone to handle the deceased person's affairs identifying and inventorying the deceased person's property paying debts and taxes identifying heirs, and distributing the deceased person's property according to the will or, if there is no will, according to state law. Formal court-supervised probate is a costly, time-consuming process -- a windfall for lawyers -- which is best avoided if possible.

TRUST DEED

The most common method of financing real estate purchases in California (most other states use mortgages). The trust deed transfers the title to the property to... (more...)

The most common method of financing real estate purchases in California (most other states use mortgages). The trust deed transfers the title to the property to a trustee -- often a title company -- who holds it as security for a loan. When the loan is paid off, the title is transferred to the borrower. The trustee will not become involved in the arrangement unless the borrower defaults on the loan. At that point, the trustee can sell the property and pay the lender from the proceeds.

WARRANTY DEED

A seldom-used type of deed that contains express assurances about the legal validity of the title being transferred.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

In re Kostin Estate

In Docket No. 272767, respondent Camille A. Kent appeals as of right the probate court's judgment and order following a bench trial, interpreting a will and trust, determining heirs and devisees, and determining title to property after decedent Juanita Kostin's death in 2004. ...

In re Nestorovski Estate

723 Payne, Broder & Fossee (by Andrew J. Broder) and Underwood & March (by Lauren M. Underwood), Bingham Farms, for the petitioner. ... Kemp Klein Law Firm, PC (by Alan A. May and Debra Nance), Troy, for the respondent. ... Before: SAAD, CJ, and BORRELLO and ...

In re Rudell Estate

During her lifetime, the decedent owned a certain parcel of residential real property located at 1170 Chesterfield in Birmingham, Michigan (the property). In 1982, the decedent properly transferred ownership of the property to the trust. According to the complaint filed in this matter, the ...

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Kelly L. Leimback

James Michael Menna

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Keith Thomas Genzel

Robert Edward Emmitt

Joseph G. Couvreur

Leslie C. Braverman

Kimberly Ann Grover

Rebecca J. Braun

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LEGAL TERMS

INTESTATE

TAKING AGAINST THE WILL

SUMMARY PROBATE

LAPSE

DOWER AND CURTESY

DISINHERIT

PROBATE

TRUST DEED

WARRANTY DEED

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

In re Kostin Estate

In re Nestorovski Estate

In re Rudell Estate

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