DEALING WITH A PROBATE HEADACHE?
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DEALING WITH FAMILY CONFLICT
At The Elder Care Firm, we specialize in helping people avoid the probate process for their estate. In many cases, however, somebody comes to us after they’ve been named executor of an estate already in the probate process. Sometimes they had no idea they would be executing an estate in the first place. When a tangled legal matter gets dumped in your lap, it’s understandable to be stressed. Here are some common struggles first-time executors often face.
There’s no asset or amount of money too small to create a rift among heirs. We’d all like to hope that our family will respect the wishes of the recently deceased, but that doesn’t always happen. Being an executor often turns you into the voice of reason when a family squabble arises. When you’re already dealing with the legal process, this added emotional stress can make the probate process feel insurmountable.
SECURING AND MANAGING ASSETS
THE LOOMING THREAT OF LIABILITY
When an executor isn’t aware they’ll be administering an estate, securing assets for distribution can be a chaotic process. Heirs may try to hold on to property they believe is rightfully theirs, regardless of what the legal documents say. In other instances, an executor may be tasked with managing a rental property or liquidating a business, neither of which are easy.
Whether you asked to be an executor or not, you can be held personally liable for actions taken — or inaction — while administering a probate estate. Delays, missteps, and errors can all result from the well-intentioned efforts of an inexperienced executor. If you’re dealing with any of these issues, an experienced probate attorney can help you ensure that you handle the probate process correctly. We’ve seen probate cases that would make your head spin, and we’re happy to help guide you through the process. Odds are, you already have enough to deal with.
UNDERSTANDING THE LAWS
It’s an understatement to say that Michigan estate law is complicated. Taking the right steps might involve passing certain assets through probate and avoiding the process with others. Parsing a pile of court documents can be overwhelming, especially when you have no experience with these rules and regulations.
Chris’ Paleo Corner:
GREEK CHICKEN AND VEGGIE SKEWERS
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Start to finish: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Recipe inspired by ultimatepaleoguide.com
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INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
SKEWERS • 1 1/2 pounds
MARINADE • 1/2 cup olive oil • 2 lemons, juiced • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint • 1 teaspoon oregano • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1. Combine all marinade ingredients in a jar and
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shake until well-combined.
boneless chicken, cubed
2. Thread chicken and
vegetables onto skewers and lay in a shallow dish. Pour marinade over top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, turning occasionally.
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
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• 1 red onion, cubed • 2 zucchini, cubed • 1 pint button mushrooms
3. When ready to cook, remove skewers from
fridge and heat a gas or charcoal grill to medium- high heat. 4. Grill skewers until chicken is cooked through and veggies are lightly charred.
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