Q: My great uncle passed away with no will. His house and account will be split among his surviving nieces and nephews.

A: "The split" going to each heir depends on how many nieces and nephews there were total, and how many living nieces and nephews there were at your great uncle's death. It also depends on how many living children of nieces and nephews were alive at your great uncle's death. The rules that apply are called intestate succession, and they can be complicated. For more information, you should contact an attorney licensed in Michigan who can get the relevant information from you to answer your question in more detail.

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A: Take a look at MCL 700.2103 and 2106 for your answer.

A: The other answers hinted at this, but the actual answer is far more complicated than you might think depending on who survived whom, and whether or not there is a surviving spouse, siblings, parents, etc etc.

PLEASE don't think this is something that will be 'easy to DIY' ... consult with and hire an attorney in the area where your uncle lived before he passed. It will be far less expensive to do this right the first time than to try to hash around and 'learn the ropes'.

--This answer is offered for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney/client relationship. I am licensed to practice in Michigan only. Please seek competent local legal help if you feel you need legal advice!