Southfield, MI personal injury attorney Johnny Hawkins talks about probate and estate law and how it relates to personal injury cases. Additionally, he discusses the services his firm provides in these aeas. In the domain of Probate and Estate Law, a significant intersection with personal injury cases arises due to the potential loss of abilities following serious injuries. Depending on the nature of the injury, individuals may face physical limitations or cognitive impairments, resulting in a loss of legal capacity to perform tasks they were once able to do. In the unfortunate event of a fatal injury, the opening of an estate becomes necessary to pursue legal action on behalf of the deceased.

For survivors facing legal incapacitation, the appointment of a conservator may be required to manage their finances. Beyond personal injury representation, the attorney’s law firm has dedicated sections specifically focused on probate law, offering comprehensive legal services in this field. The firm assists individuals in establishing guardianships for those who are legally incapacitated, conservatorships for disabled individuals with assets, and administers deceased estates when individuals pass away. The firm covers a broad spectrum of probate-related services, including probate estates, guardianships, conservatorships, deceased estates, and estate planning. This commitment to probate law is aligned with the firm’s extensive history in providing legal services, both in personal injury and probate, within the state of Michigan.