Estates & Planning
Probate & Trust Administration
Administering an estate or trust requires careful attention to authority, assets, creditors, taxes, property, and beneficiaries. Trentadue Law assists Michigan personal representatives, trustees, and families throughout the administration process.
How we help
From appointment to final distribution
Opening and Managing the Estate
Probate filings, appointment of the personal representative, notices, inventories, asset collection, account management, and required court procedures.
Trust and Fiduciary Administration
Interpretation of trust terms, trustee duties, beneficiary communications, asset management, accounting, and coordination of trust distributions.
Property, Creditors, and Distribution
Resolution of claims, deeds, liens, title issues, real estate sales, taxes, final accounting, and distribution of the remaining estate or trust assets.
Preparing for a consultation
What to have ready
- A copy of the death certificate
- The original or a copy of the will and any trust documents
- Any probate court papers already received or filed, including Letters of Authority
- Deeds for any real estate
- Recent statements for bank, investment and retirement accounts
- Bills, notices from creditors, and recent tax returns
If you are not sure whether probate is needed, bring what you have. That is often the first question we answer.
Consultations are held by Zoom or phone. You can send documents securely before the call; there is no need to travel to an office.
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Settling an estate or trust?
Book a Zoom or phone consultation online at a time that suits you, or call the office.