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Dying Without a Will: What It Really Feels Like for the Ones Left Behind Picture this: Your spouse—or your parent—has just passed away. The funeral is barely over (or may have not even begun), the house feels empty, and you’re still trying to process the loss when someone mentions “probate,” “beneficiaries,” or “the trust,” or…

If you need to file a lawsuit under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), having an experienced lawyer can make all the difference. The Patrick & Associates, PLLC. fights for your rights, getting you what you deserve. Dean E. Patrick is an experienced attorney and his firm stands ready to represent clients in ERISA…

Major life changes can create life insurance disputes. Many disputes follow a recent marriage, remarriage, or the birth of a child. It’s not uncommon for a policy holder to make changes to his or her beneficiary toward the end of his or her life. However, family members who are left out may argue that the…

Beneficiary designation disputes in probate court arise in the context of a family feud, divorce, marriage, separation, or the insured’s illness. Anyone with a valid legal claim can dispute the existing beneficiary on the policy. Whatever the case may be, beneficiary disputes are complex and require legal counsel. The probate attorneys at the law firm…

Wayne County Probate: Messiest Disputes or Quickest Resolutions—We Do Both CALL US FOR A CONSULTATION Probate in Wayne County, Michigan—home to Detroit and one of the state’s busiest probate courts—can range from straightforward administrations to highly contentious battles that drag on for years. At Patrick & Associates, PLLC, Dean E. Patrick and his team of…

Turn to probate Attorney Dean E. Patrick and his legal team if you are looking for a professional and trusted Oakland County probate lawyers. The probate law firm of Patrick & Associates, PLLC specializes in probate law and is ready to guide you through the probate courts of Michigan, no matter what issues you may…