Probate Attorney in Southfield, Michigan
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In the area of probate law, which deals with guardianships, conservatorships, and deceased estates, my firm covers the full spectrum. Probate involves situations where an individual has been incapacitated but not killed, requiring assistance in handling personal and financial affairs. Guardianships involve individuals who take care of basic daily affairs and make decisions on behalf of the incapacitated person. Conservatorships involve individuals who handle financial matters for someone who can no longer manage their finances. The court appoints a fiduciary for these roles, and we represent both fiduciaries and the individuals requiring fiduciary services. This aspect of our practice is billed at an hourly rate, and we’ve been providing these services for 24 years.
The other area of probate involves deceased estates, where a person has died with or without a will. In this case, administrative affairs need handling, and a personal representative or executor is appointed. We assist them from opening up the estate to administering it, ensuring resolution of bills, and making final distributions. This service is also billed at an hourly rate, and we’ve been engaged in this area of practice for 24 years. We love working in this aspect of our practice.
Southfield, MI personal injury attorney Johnny Hawkins talks about his firm’s expertise in the area of probate law. In the realm of probate law encompassing guardianships, conservatorships, and deceased estates, the attorney’s firm provides comprehensive coverage. Probate matters arise when an individual is incapacitated, necessitating assistance in managing personal and financial affairs. Guardianships entail individuals overseeing daily activities and making decisions for the incapacitated person, while conservatorships involve managing the financial aspects for those unable to do so. The court appoints fiduciaries for these roles, and the firm represents both fiduciaries and those in need of fiduciary services. Billing for this service is based on an hourly rate, and the firm has been rendering these services for 24 years.
In the area of deceased estates within probate, the firm handles cases where an individual has passed away, with or without a will. Administrative tasks, including the appointment of a personal representative or executor, require attention. The firm supports these representatives in opening and administering the estate, settling outstanding bills, and facilitating final distributions. This service is also billed at an hourly rate, and the firm has been actively engaged in this practice area for 24 years, expressing a strong affinity for their work in this domain.
