The Center For Estate Planning, PLC
Southfield Michigan Probate Lawyers

Probate is not only expensive and often time consuming but also a matter of public record. Understanding how to resolve probate matters or avoid them altogether requires experience, knowledge, and focus. At the Southfield, Michigan Center For Estate Planning our probate attorneys offer clients decades of experience and a wealth of legal knowledge when dealing with probate issues. We’ve handled thousands and thousands of probate cases and are intimately familiar with the probate courts themselves and the processes and procedures required for resolving probate issues in an affordable, efficient manner.

Avoid complicating matters and spending more money – contact Michigan probate lawyers at the Center For Estate Planning today. Representing clients throughout the state of Michigan, including Livonia, Plymouth, Sterling Heights, Utica, and Warren, our attorneys are available for free consultations and evening and weekend appointments.

What Probate Could Mean to You

When someone passes away with an asset in their name only without leaving a will the court assumes responsibility for settling matters related to their estate. By law, any information regarding their assets, debts, or property becomes a matter of public record. Since an estate without a will or plan is without a named personal representative (executor), anyone can petition the court to serve as its executor.

Creditors, distant relatives, friends, even mild acquaintances can request to become the executor of an estate when one isn’t specified. Of course, the court will look at the relationship of the petitioner to the decedent and make its decision accordingly. However, if your loved one failed to a proper estate plan, the Center For Estate Planning can represent you in court and take steps to protect you against litigation from others.

Removing Barriers and Complications

Probate requires extensive documentation and research. Not only must a person’s assets be recorded but any real estate or valuable personal property must be calculated at fair market value. Of course there are also questions concerning estate taxes, inheritance taxes, and estate litigation.

As your probate lawyer, the Center For Estate Planning takes the headache and worry out of untangling estate matters, providing you with the legal resources and knowledge necessary to file and document records necessary for resolving probate issues.

Personalized Client Service

As probate and estate planning lawyers, we recognize people turn to us during an uncertain and difficult time of transition in their lives. That’s why we’re committed to hands-on, personalized service to ensure we get to know our clients, providing legal solutions custom fitted to the unique needs of each case.

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For more information regarding our practice and what we can do to help resolve your probate issue, contact Southfield probate lawyers at the Center For Estate Planning today. Representing clients throughout the state of Michigan, including Wayne County, Macomb County, and Oakland County, we provide free consultations and are available for weekend and evening hours by appointment.