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  Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D. 2015
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Dynah Naomi Juliette Duncan-White

Trusts, Family Law, Elder Law, Bankruptcy

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 11 Years

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3200 Greenfield Road, Dearborn, MI 48120

Peter C. Kenney

Commercial Real Estate, Litigation, Estate Administration, Wills & Probate

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 45 Years

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20390 Outer Drive, Dearborn, MI 48124

Eugene L. Smith

Real Estate, Estate Planning, Divorce & Family Law, Elder Law

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6 Parklane Blvd, Dearborn, MI 48126

Scott Douglas Murdoch

Estate Planning, Employee Rights, Family Law, Consumer Bankruptcy

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6200 Schaefer Road, Dearborn, MI 48126

Victoria Sloan

Estate, Wills & Probate, Wrongful Death, Power of Attorney

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8283 North Telegraph Road, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

Peter C. Kenney

Other, Trusts, Estate Planning, Employee Rights

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 45 Years

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20390 Outer Drive, Dearborn, MI 48124

John L. Mcwilliams

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

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 50 Years

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804 Mason Street, Dearborn, MI 48124

Hameed Jamal Dakroub

Land Use & Zoning, Health Care Other, Trusts, Contract

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 7 Years

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1 Parklane Blvd, Dearborn, MI 48126

James W. Orlowski

Biotechnology, Estate Planning, Labor Law, Business

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 29 Years

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400 Town Center Drive, Dearborn, MI 48126

Eric J. Girdler

Tax, Gift Taxation

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 29 Years

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1 Auto Club Drive, Dearborn, MI 48126

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LEGAL TERMS

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.

SELF-PROVING WILL

A will that is created in a way that allows a probate court to easily accept it as the true will of the person who has died. In most states, a will is self-prov... (more...)

A will that is created in a way that allows a probate court to easily accept it as the true will of the person who has died. In most states, a will is self-proving when two witnesses sign under penalty of perjury that they observed the willmaker sign it and that he told them it was his will. If no one contests the validity of the will, the probate court will accept the will without hearing the testimony of the witnesses or other evidence. To make a self-proving will in other states, the willmaker and one or more witnesses must sign an affidavit (sworn statement) before a notary public certifying that the will is genuine and that all willmaking formalities have been observed.

PRETERMITTED HEIR

A child or spouse who is not mentioned in a will and whom the court believes was accidentally overlooked by the person who made the will. For example, a child b... (more...)

A child or spouse who is not mentioned in a will and whom the court believes was accidentally overlooked by the person who made the will. For example, a child born or adopted after the will is made may be deemed a pretermitted heir. If the court determines that an heir was accidentally omitted, that heir is entitled to receive the same share of the estate as she would have if the deceased had died without a will. A pretermitted heir is sometimes called an 'omitted heir.'

WARRANTY DEED

A seldom-used type of deed that contains express assurances about the legal validity of the title being transferred.

CERTIFICATION OF TRUST

See abstract of trust.

NONPROBATE

The distribution of a deceased person's property by any means other than probate. Many types of property pass free of probate, including property left to a surv... (more...)

The distribution of a deceased person's property by any means other than probate. Many types of property pass free of probate, including property left to a surviving spouse and property left outside of a will through probate-avoidance methods such as pay-on-death designations, joint tenancy ownership, living trusts and life insurance. Property that avoids probate is sometimes described as the 'nonprobate estate.' Nonprobate distribution may also occur if the deceased person leaves an invalid will. In that case, property will pass according to the particular state's laws of intestate succession.

STATUTORY SHARE

The portion of a deceased person's estate that a spouse is entitled to claim under state law. The statutory share is usually one-third or one-half of the deceas... (more...)

The portion of a deceased person's estate that a spouse is entitled to claim under state law. The statutory share is usually one-third or one-half of the deceased spouse's property, but in some states the exact amount of the spouse's share depends on whether or not the couple has young children and, in a few states, on how long the couple was married. In most states, if the deceased spouse left a will, the surviving spouse must choose either what the will provides or the statutory share. Sometimes the statutory share is known by its more arcane legal name, dower and curtesy, or as a forced or elective share.

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.

UNIFORM TRANSFER-ON-DEATH SECURITY ACT

A statute that allows people to name a beneficiary to inherit stocks or bonds without probate. The owner of the securities can register them with a broker using... (more...)

A statute that allows people to name a beneficiary to inherit stocks or bonds without probate. The owner of the securities can register them with a broker using a simple form that names a person to receive the property after the owner's death. Every state but Texas has adopted the statute.

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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James W. Orlowski

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SUCCESSION

SELF-PROVING WILL

PRETERMITTED HEIR

WARRANTY DEED

CERTIFICATION OF TRUST

NONPROBATE

STATUTORY SHARE

INHERITANCE TAXES

UNIFORM TRANSFER-ON-DEATH SECURITY ACT

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

In re Kostin Estate

In re Nestorovski Estate

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