Oxford, Michigan, Probate Estate and Trust Administration Attorney
Guiding Clients Through Probate Estate and Trust Administration for More Than 35 Years
When you are a personal representative or a successor trustee working with the probate estate or trust administration process, you need an attorney who will work with you and advise you to ensure that the process runs smoothly and quickly from beginning to end.
Oxford, Michigan, probate and trust administration attorney Greg Kudela takes a hands-on approach to helping his clients navigate through probate estate or trust administration. He understands that the forms involved in probate can be daunting; he will review each form with you and answer any questions you might have during the process. As your advisor and translator, he will help you understand legal terminology and explain in detail what the law requires.
Mr. Kudela’s Probate Administration Practice
If you have been named as a personal representative (also known as an executor) of the estate of a loved one, Greg Kudela can help you complete the requirements of the probate process, whether you use the simplified or informal probate process allowed in Michigan or you take the estate through supervised or formal probate. He will handle all matters related to the settlement of the estate, including:
- Preparation of an inventory of assets
- Payment of all final debts and taxes of the estate
- Orderly distribution of the assets of the estate in accordance with the terms of the will
If the will is contested or there are other disputes regarding the estate, we will act as your advocate in any probate litigation.
Do I Need A Probate Lawyer?
Most estates are administered smoothly. The need for a probate attorney can be minimal if you have a lot of energy and a lot of time on your hands. However, many people attempt the estate administration process on their own only to realize later on that they need legal assistance. Michigan law prohibits probate clerks from providing legal advice — they may not even tell you what the forms are about. When you want compassionate and cost-effective guidance, contact Greg Kudela, a Michigan probate lawyer.
Greg Kudela’s Trust Administration Practice
In Michigan, trusts are private documents that do not need to be registered with the state. When the maker of a trust passes away, the trust can be most often administered without going to probate court. Mr. Kudela works with trustees to help them administer a trust properly within the requirements of the law. This includes preparing an inventory of the trust assets, publishing required notices, paying creditors and distributing the trust assets to the beneficiaries.
Contact A Michigan Probate Estate and Trust Administration Lawyer
To schedule a confidential consultation with Greg Kudela, a Michigan estate administration attorney, contact Greg Kudela by e-mail or call the firm at 248-236-8500. The office maintains regular office hours and meets with clients by appointment. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted.
