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In Michigan, under the laws of intestacy, the share the surviving spouse will receive depends on whether you have living descendants (children, grandchildren, etc.) and whether you have a surviving parent. If you have neither a surviving parent nor descendants, then your spouse will receive your entire estate.
If there is no surviving partner, the children of a person who has died without leaving a will inherit the whole estate. This applies however much the estate is worth. If there are two or more children, the estate will be divided equally between them.
Here are 5 ways to avoid probate in Michigan: Make sure your assets have named beneficiaries. Create a Trust (revocable trust or irrevocable trust). Create a Lady Bird Deed for your real estate. Add joint ownership to your assets. Gift assets away (speak to an accountant or lawyer first).
Michigan law defines next of kin as persons who have a relationship to the deceased, including: Legal spouse. Child over the age of 18. Parent of the deceased over the age of 18.
Drawbacks of a living trust The most docHub disadvantages of trusts include costs of set and administration. Trusts have a complex structure and intricate formation and termination procedures. The trustor hands over control of their assets to trustees.
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A Living Trust can help you avoid Probate in Michigan, but a Will cannot. A Living Trust is a private document which does not require any court intervention. Most Living Trust transfers take place in the privacy of your attorneys office shortly after a death.
Key Differences Between A Will And A Trust One difference between a will and a trust is the fact that a will can only go into effect upon your death, while a trust can either be used to manage property during your life or after your death.
Michigan Probate Laws require a decedents assets go through Probate if the assets were held solely in their name. Assets usually dont need to go through Probate if the assets that are jointly owned, the assets have a beneficiary designation, or the assets are held in a Living Trust.
Summary of Michigan Probate Laws Michigan Probate Laws require a decedents assets go through Probate if the assets were held solely in their name. Assets usually dont need to go through Probate if the assets that are jointly owned, the assets have a beneficiary designation, or the assets are held in a Living Trust.
Exempt property rights are in addition to a benefit or share passing to the surviving spouse or children by the decedents will, intestate succession, or elective share.

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