Michigan has some of the more interesting inheritance and estate laws in the country. Most states have abolished the antiquated concept of dower -- a wife’s absolute right to the use of her husband’s property after his death -- but ...

When you die, many of your assets may have to go through your state’s probate procedures before they can be distributed to your beneficiaries. Since this process can take several months or even years, it may be financially impractical for your ...

Most states do not have any laws against a beneficiary in a will also serving as the executor, or the person charged with overseeing the probate process. In fact, the situation is not uncommon.