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Personal Representative

Will Naming a Personal Representative Diminish My Estate Value?

What may be called an “executor” of an estate in other states is known as a personal representative in Michigan. Personal representatives in Michigan are entitled to reasonable fees for their work. The personal representative plays many different important roles in the administration of an estate. The court evaluates a Will’s appointment of a personal …

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Does My Michigan Estate Personal Representative Need Financial or Legal Experience?

Anyone who is nearing retirement or is already retired should be thinking about establishing estate planning documents and strategies. Your Michigan estate Personal Representative is a person who is appointed to manage your estate in the event that you pass away. The Personal Representative is either named by you in your Will or, in the …

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