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This petition asks that the court approve the appointment of a personal representative (executor) to administer the estate. The court then holds a hearing to consider the petition. Under Michigan law, ...

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I'm not keen to (thank her children) for a bequest that was A. not of their generosity, and B. handled entirely by lawyers.

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