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The Michigan probate process can be daunting — but you’re not alone. When a loved one passes away, one of the biggest questions families face is: what happens to the home? ❤️

In this episode, I sit down with Nick Leydorf, an estate attorney in Michigan ⚖️, to break down the probate process in Michigan—what it is, how it works, and how it impacts the home.

Without all the “legal-ese”, in this video you’ll learn:

The quickest and most efficient way through probate in Michigan
How to open probate in Michigan, even if no will was left or an executor was named
The importance of filing for administration when real estate is involved in probate or an estate
What “fair market value” really means, how to establish it, and the role of a real estate agent who knows probate
The do’s and don’ts families often overlook with a loved one’s home ❤️
When you can actually begin repairs, remove belongings, or list the home for sale
And more

0:00 - Intro
01:10 - An easy, simple definition of an Estate (without legalease)
02:14 - Definition of Roles: Personal Representative & Executors
02:59 - How An Executor Is Named
03:10 - What Happens With An Estate If There Is No Will In Michigan
04:25 - How To Open Up Probate In The State of Michigan (even if no Will is left or Executor is named)
06:55 - What Happens When More Than One Sibling Wishes to Be The Personal Representative In Michigan?
09:40 - Understanding formal, informal and simple probate
10:55 - When Can You ACTUALLY Start the Process of Selling A Home and Removing Items (and issues if you don’t have personal representative)
13:10 - Most Common Mistakes An Estate Attorney Sees When It Comes to Probate Real Estate
16:38 - Establishing Fair Market Value On A Home
20:00 - Your Responsibilities For Managing Michigan Estate Property
22:00 - How Long You Can Expect Probate To Take
23:40 - The KEY Takeaway for Michigan Probate

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At the Dolinski Group, our role is to guide families through the real estate side of probate, estate, and inherited homes ❤️—protecting the property, preserving value, and making sure you don’t face costly mistakes along the way. Whether you’re wondering if you should sell, rent, or hold on to the property, we provide steady, compassionate guidance so you can focus on what matters most.

For legal questions and step-by-step probate support, connect with Nick Leydorf ⚖️, estate attorney in Lansing, who helps families protect their legacy with clarity and care.

📞 Contact Dolinski Group for probate real estate guidance ❤️: https://dolinskigroup.com/contact; 517-244-6044
📞 Reach out to Nick Leydorf for legal support in Michigan ⚖️: https://yourestateplanninglawyer.com/... 517-550-5505