Blog – Julie A. Paquette Law

As we discussed in a previous issue, judges often use Public Administrators as Guardians, Conservators and Personal Representatives in probate matters. We went into detail about the reasons judges use...

In Michigan, the State Public Administrator Act provides for “the administration of the estates of deceased persons in certain cases.” PA’s are appointed quite frequently as Guardian and/or Conservator for...

One of the most common things we see with our clients is having joint owners on a bank account, such as an adult child, for convenience to the “actual” owner...

Many people have contacted our office during this recent crisis to inquire about getting their important documents in order. Of course, they have been meaning to tackle this task for...

What are they and reasons you should plan to avoid them! Guardianship and conservatorship are two probate court procedures by which a person is appointed by the court to make...

Many people worry that they will have to pay their parents’ credit cards or other debts out of their own pockets after their parents’ death. In general, this is typically...