QUESTION
If mother dies without a will, the court appointed a guardian and my mother’s money in her account, how do I get them?
Asked on Apr 21st, 2017 on Estate Planning - Michigan
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Mother dies without a will, the court appointed a guardian who removes several thousand out of her account. I leave in the home and need to get utilities in my name since the energy company can’t keep the power on, what documents do I need? I talked to the ex-guardian who revealed she has my mother’s money in her account.
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You need to go to the Probate court and petition the court to open an "intestate" probate and ask that you be made the Personal Representative (PR). You will need to send copies of everything you file to all or your mother's heirs - children, adopted children, spouse. The court will set a hearing. Once you are named PR you will have letters of authority to take care of business for your mom's estate. The utilities usually are willing to wait for those letters before doing anything.
Answered on Jul 18th, 2017 at 8:27 PM
A probate proceeding for the administration of your mother's estate needs to be started.
Answered on Jul 18th, 2017 at 8:27 PM