Quicken Probate Essentials $1,995
Our streamlined probate solution for simple estates. We guide you step-by-step through getting appointed and starting the estate process efficiently and affordably.
What you get in QUICKEN PROBATE ESSENTIALS
1. Determine if Probate is Required
What We Do:
- Evaluate the decedent’s assets and debts to determine whether formal or informal probate is required.
- Review deeds, bank accounts, titles, and beneficiary designations to assess what is subject to probate.
- Identify if a simplified probate process (e.g., small estate affidavit) might apply instead.
What You Get:
- A clear written summary of whether probate is necessary.
- Recommendation for the appropriate probate process (informal, supervised, unsupervised, or small estate).
- Peace of mind knowing you're not wasting time or money on an unnecessary court process.
2. Prepare and File Your Probate Application
What We Do:
- Gather required information about the decedent, heirs, and estate assets.
- Gather required information about the decedent, heirs, and estate assets.
- Ensure all forms meet the requirements of your local probate court.
- Prepare supporting documents including death certificate, will (if any), and acceptance of appointment.
What You Get:
- Professionally prepared probate filing package submitted to the appropriate county court.
- Confirmation of successful filing and case initiation.
- Your court case number and status updates throughout the initial filing process.
3. Get You Appointed as the Personal Representative
What We Do:
- Represent you through the appointment process as executor or administrator.
- Ensure all waivers, consents, or notices are handled properly if there are multiple heirs.
- Handle objections, if any, from heirs or other interested parties (basic objections covered; complex disputes not included in Essentials).
What You Get:
- Official appointment by the probate court as the estate’s legal representative.
- Step-by-step guidance on your new responsibilities and next steps.
- Access to a dedicated team to answer questions during your appointment process.
4. Publish the Required Creditor Notice
What We Do:
- Coordinate publication of the official creditor notice in a court-approved newspaper.
- Prepare and file the Proof of Publication with the probate court.
- Track deadlines for creditor claims during the notice period.
What You Get:
- A published legal notice that complies with Michigan probate law.
- Documentation that properly starts the 4-month creditor claim period.
- Protection from later creditor disputes due to notice errors.
5. Guide You Through Getting Letters of Authority from the Court
What We Do:
- Prepare and submit the Request and Order for Letters of Authority.
- Ensure bond requirements (if any) are addressed or waived appropriately.
- Follow up with the court and register of deeds, if needed, to expedite issuance.
What You Get:
- Your official Letters of Authority, signed and sealed by the probate court.
- These documents give you full legal authority to access bank accounts, manage property, and administer the estate.
- A PDF and hard copy of your Letters, along with instructions on how to use them.
Total Client Deliverables Summary
By the end of the Quicken Probate Essentials package, you will have:
- A confirmed legal determination of whether probate is needed.
- A filed probate case and a case number.
- Official appointment as the estate’s personal representative.
- Your published and filed creditor notice.
- Your official Letters of Authority from the probate court.
- A written checklist of what to do next in the estate administration process.
- Ongoing access to our team for questions within the scope of the Essentials package