Estate Administration Procedures

Overview of methods to distribute a deceased person's assets.

Overview of Estate Administration Procedures

  • There are four methods to distribute a deceased person's assets.


  • Each method depends on the type and amount of assets owned by a deceased person, and their estate planning documents.

 

  • We will help you to select the right method for your situation.

  • Probate Procedure


    Probate is required when a deceased person owns assets are titled solely in his or her name at the time of death. Click the link below to learn more about the probate process.


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  • Trust Administration


    Trust administation is required when a deceased person's assets are owned by his or her trust upon death. In that case, the Michigan Trust Code prescribes certain steps that must be taken by a trustee to administer the trust assets. Click the link below for more information. 


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    Administration >>>

  • Registration in Beneficiary Form


    An asset is "Registered in Beneficiary Form" when it includes a pre-designated beneficary who may acquire the asset upon the death of the owner without probate or trust administration. Select the link below to learn how such assets are registered and distributed.


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    in Beneficiary Form >>>

  • Small Estate Procedures


    Small estate procedures may be used in limited circumstances prescribed by law. Click the link to learn how and when these procedures may be used to distribute property owned by a deceased person. 


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    Estate Procedures >>>

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