Asked in Estate Planning for Michigan

Q: House with mortgage-Successor on mortgage-

Can the mortgage be put in my name with out paying off the Creditors and Heirs? This is for a house in Michigan

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1 Lawyer Answer

A: The mortgage isn’t your real problem. It is the deed that matters.

And no you can’t just transfer a house through probate without taking creditors — and the other heirs — into account. There may be options but without seeing all the details (which would not be appropriate in a public venue like this) it is impossible to say for sure what your best options are.

I’d suggest contacting a local probate attorney to review all the facts and offer input.

— This answer is offered for information only and is not legal advice nor does it create an attorney-client relationship. If you have further questions you should contact a local attorney.

I am licensed in Michigan only.

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