Portage, MI asked in Wrongful Death for Michigan

Q: Moms parental rights terminated, dad is in prison for life, I am the only full sibling, could I file wrongful death?

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Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
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  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Licensed in Michigan

A: I assume your wrongful death claim would be for your sibling? You could possibly open a probate estate for that person and initiate a wrongful death suit. It's highly complex so you'll need an attorney.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
Answered

A: Contact a member of the Michigan Assn for Justice in the county where it happened to know your rights--they give free consults.

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