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I inherited acreage from my father, who passed away in 2017. The property was jointly owned with his siblings, and we now have a buyer. All taxes have been paid, and there are no disputes among the siblings. Is the date for pro-rating ownership determined by when my father passed away, or when the... View More 
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
In your case, the proration of ownership is typically determined by the date of the sale of the property, not your father's date of death. When the property is sold, any income, expenses, or taxes associated with the property will be prorated between the owners based on the sale date. This... View More
My father's estate has been tied up in legal proceedings for 2 years because the opposing attorney frequently cancels court dates without valid reasons. Additionally, my own attorney is unresponsive to calls and emails. The delay is largely due to disputes over IRS checks and farming... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2025
You have multiple concerning issues occurring simultaneously with your father's estate. Given the unresponsiveness of your current attorney and the difficulty in securing new representation, you might consider filing a complaint with the Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission regarding your... View More
There are now new owner. Would this part of property legally be mine
answered on May 6, 2020
A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. It sounds like you are talking about adverse possession, which might have better chances of being picked up in the Real Estate section if you wanted to try reposting.
Tim Akpinar
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