Administering a probate estate or trust following the loss of a loved one can feel overwhelming—particularly when balancing legal responsibilities, family dynamics, and court requirements. LightStone Law provides compassionate, knowledgeable, and steady guidance to personal representatives, trustees, and beneficiaries throughout Michigan. Our team works to streamline the administration process, ensure compliance with Michigan’s EPIC requirements, and minimize conflict so clients can focus on what matters most.
Probate & Estate Administration
Our focus areas
Probate administration
Trust administration
Asset, tax & financial matters
Dispute resolution & support
We assist with every aspect of estate and trust administration, including:
Probate administration
Informal and formal probate proceedings
Supervised and unsupervised estates
Small-estate procedures and affidavits
Court filings, notices, and timeline management
Appointment and guidance of personal representatives
Trust administration
Interpretation of trust terms
Advising trustees on fiduciary duties and liability
Managing and distributing trust assets
Trust funding and post-death asset alignment
Beneficiary communication and dispute prevention
asset, tax & financial matters
Asset collection, inventory, and valuation
Real-estate sales and deed transfers
Creditor claim review and resolution
Accounting and reporting requirements
Coordination with CPAs and financial advisors, including estate and fiduciary income tax returns
Dispute resolution & support
Beneficiary disputes and mediation
Defense of fiduciary decisions
Will- and trust-interpretation issues
Assistance navigating complex or contested estates
With an understanding, organized approach and a commitment to reducing stress for families, LightStone Law ensures that probate and trust matters proceed efficiently, transparently, and in full compliance with Michigan law.
