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Q: I tried to file in my dads estate against my sister but was told i needed the proper paperwork. Course they would not

Me what that paperwork was. She is mismanaging the estate. Thanks.

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

A: You'll probably want to engage an attorney to help you with this. Quite frankly, it's an uphill battle to have a personal representative removed. "Mismanagement" can take the form of simply making decisions you don't agree with or non-compliance with the court rules regarding estate administration - you need to show the latter. Your sister not doing what you think she should be doing, or not doing things in the time you think she should, won't cut it. And yes, there are specific forms you need to submit and a procedure to follow.

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