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Marrs & Terry, PLLC
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Marrs & Terry, PLLC have been helping individuals face a variety of legal challenges, including bankruptcy, estate planning and administration, and family law.

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  Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D.
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John R. Ceci

Wills & Probate, Estate Planning, Divorce, Bankruptcy

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 22 Years

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726 W Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116

Charles G. Hodgson

Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Trusts, Corporate

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8163 Grand River Rd, Brighton, MI 48114

Nancy C. Nawrocki

Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Family Law, Elder Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 37 Years

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7900 Grand River Rd, Brighton, MI 48114

Angelique Marie Neal

Tax, Gift Taxation

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720 W Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116

Jon Thomas Emaus

Trusts, Contract, Credit & Debt, Wrongful Death

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8163 Grand River Road, Brighton, MI 48114

Monika Nickol Burrell

Medicare & Medicaid, Estate Planning, Estate, Elder Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 10 Years

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915 N Michigan Ave, Howell, MI 48843

Samuel Guy Theis

International Tax, Gift Taxation, Non-profit, Business

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 25 Years

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1056 Orndorf Dr, Brighton, MI 48116

Christopher J. Berry

Veterans' Affairs, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Civil & Human Rights

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8550 W Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116

Andrea M. Banfield

Estate Planning, Estate, Family Law, Divorce & Family Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 25 Years

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720 W Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116

Glenn R. Matecun

Medicare & Medicaid, Trusts, Estate Planning, Elder Law

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LEGAL TERMS

BEQUEATH

A legal term sometimes used in wills that means 'leave' -- for example, 'I bequeath my garden tools to my brother-in-law, Buster Jenkins.'

SWEARING MATCH

A case that turns on the word of one witness versus another. The outcome of a swearing match usually depends on whom the jury finds most trustworthy.

SUMMARY PROBATE

A relatively simple probate proceeding available for 'small estates,' as that term is defined by state law. Every state's definition is different, and many are ... (more...)

A relatively simple probate proceeding available for 'small estates,' as that term is defined by state law. Every state's definition is different, and many are complicated, but a few examples include estates worth up to $100,000 in California; New York estates where property, excluding real estate and amounts that must be set aside for surviving family members, is worth $20,000 or less; and Texas estates where the value of property doesn't exceed what is needed to pay a family allowance and certain creditors.

INHERITANCE TAXES

Taxes some states impose on people or organizations who inherit property from a deceased person's estate. The taxes are based on the value of the inherited prop... (more...)

Taxes some states impose on people or organizations who inherit property from a deceased person's estate. The taxes are based on the value of the inherited property.

PROBATE

The court process following a person's death that includes proving the authenticity of the deceased person's will appointing someone to handle the deceased pers... (more...)

The court process following a person's death that includes proving the authenticity of the deceased person's will appointing someone to handle the deceased person's affairs identifying and inventorying the deceased person's property paying debts and taxes identifying heirs, and distributing the deceased person's property according to the will or, if there is no will, according to state law. Formal court-supervised probate is a costly, time-consuming process -- a windfall for lawyers -- which is best avoided if possible.

PER STIRPES

Under a will, a method of determining who inherits property when a joint beneficiary has died before the willmaker, leaving living children of his or her own. F... (more...)

Under a will, a method of determining who inherits property when a joint beneficiary has died before the willmaker, leaving living children of his or her own. For example, Fred leaves his house jointly to his son Alan and his daughter Julie. But Alan dies before Fred, leaving two young children. If Fred's will states that heirs of a deceased beneficiary are to receive the property 'per stirpes,' Julie will receive one-half of the property, and Alan's two children will share his half in equal shares (through Alan by right of representation). If, on the other hand, Fred's will states that the property is to be divided per capita, Julie and the two grandchildren will each take a third.

POUR-OVER WILL

A will that 'pours over' property into a trust when the will maker dies. Property left through the will must go through probate before it goes into the trust.

RESIDUARY BENEFICIARY

A person who receives any property by a will or trust that is not specifically left to another designated beneficiary. For example, if Antonio makes a will leav... (more...)

A person who receives any property by a will or trust that is not specifically left to another designated beneficiary. For example, if Antonio makes a will leaving his home to Edwina and the remainder of his property to Elmo, then Elmo is the residuary beneficiary.

SUCCESSION

The passing of property or legal rights after death. The word commonly refers to the distribution of property under a state's intestate succession laws, which d... (more...)

The passing of property or legal rights after death. The word commonly refers to the distribution of property under a state's intestate succession laws, which determine who inherits property when someone dies without a valid will. When used in connection with real estate, the word refers to the passing of property by will or inheritance, as opposed to gift, grant, or purchase.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

In re Kostin Estate

In Docket No. 272767, respondent Camille A. Kent appeals as of right the probate court's judgment and order following a bench trial, interpreting a will and trust, determining heirs and devisees, and determining title to property after decedent Juanita Kostin's death in 2004. ...

In re Nestorovski Estate

723 Payne, Broder & Fossee (by Andrew J. Broder) and Underwood & March (by Lauren M. Underwood), Bingham Farms, for the petitioner. ... Kemp Klein Law Firm, PC (by Alan A. May and Debra Nance), Troy, for the respondent. ... Before: SAAD, CJ, and BORRELLO and ...

In re Rudell Estate

During her lifetime, the decedent owned a certain parcel of residential real property located at 1170 Chesterfield in Birmingham, Michigan (the property). In 1982, the decedent properly transferred ownership of the property to the trust. According to the complaint filed in this matter, the ...

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John R. Ceci

Charles G. Hodgson

Nancy C. Nawrocki

Angelique Marie Neal

Jon Thomas Emaus

Monika Nickol Burrell

Samuel Guy Theis

Christopher J. Berry

Andrea M. Banfield

Glenn R. Matecun

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SUMMARY PROBATE

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