At the center of this case is a dispute concerning the home that belonged to a married couple (D and B), who are both now deceased. L met D and B when she was a child, and they eventually became…

The Trust contains the following provisions pertinent to this case: The Settlor may desire to prepare a written statement or list, either entirely in his handwriting or just signed by him, to dispose of tangible personal property to a specific…

PROBATE 44: Petition for Mental Health Treatment On September 11, 2020, an adult social worker, filed a petition with the probate court seeking mental health treatment for respondent. In the petition, the social worker stated her belief that respondent had…

While no one wants to think of the unfortunate possibility of being incapacitated or of a time when we can’t handle our own affairs, this circumstance is a real possibility. If something happens and this becomes a reality, having someone…

This case, which involves a dispute between siblings regarding the bank account of their deceased father. The decedent was the father of four children: (1) Mel, who served as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate, (2) defendant, (3) Chris…

Based on the binding precedent of Powers, the court reversed the trial court’s order granting the appellees’ summary disposition motion and remanded the case to the trial court for further proceedings. They contested the decedent’s trust and will on the…