Kenneth V Zichi

Helping Livingston County residents navigate the legal system for 30 years. I focus on Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning and Probate, with a significant portion of my practice also concerning Real Estate and general civil litigation. If you have questions or issues with your home, a cabin up north, or want to insure your family is cared for after you are gone, I'd be happy to meet with you, perhaps bust some myths, and certainly insure YOUR and your family's needs are met. Call for an appointment today!

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  Telephone [(810) 299-5222] or office conferences, 20 minutes or less. Longer conferences may incur a minimal fee.
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Michigan

Since 1986

Owner

Kenneth V . Zichi J.D.

1991 - Current

Mayor

City of Williamston (Michigan)

2000 - 2010

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

J.D.

1983 - 1986

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A.B. | History / Communications

1977 - 1981

Honors: LS&A Honors College 1977-1979

State Bar of Michigan

Member

1986 - Current

estate and probate section Michigan bar

member

1986 - Current

Law and Media committee - State Bar of Michigan

member

2010 - 2015

Newsroom Seminar, WNEM TV/AM - Saginaw MI

March 15, 2013

State Bar of Michigan - Law & Media committee

An hour-long seminar addressing some of the common practical and substantive difficulties journalists encounter in covering the legal system in Michigan.

Q. Is there any way to leave my estate which includes a checking account, house on property and a vehicle which combined is

November 16, 2024

A: Sure there are ways from ladybird deeds to naming beneficiaries and SOS affidavits, but without examining details anything offered here would be speculation and not good advice.

Plus, your house, car and bank account are in total worth less than $15k? Something seems off.

Bottom line — you need to consult with a local licensed attorney to review all the facts of your situation and provide real advice.

Q. Can a trust property be auctioned or non judicial foreclosed if the trust has the bank in default judgment in circuit

November 6, 2024

A: Your question is unclear.

The BANK is in default after a circuit court action of some kind? Who sued whom and for what?

Is the case pending, or has it been dismissed or a default judgment been issued? What does the default say about the status of the property?

There are too many unanswered questions and your statements are too unclear to provide a real answer. Please try again with more detail.

Most importantly, if you had an attorney in that case, ask your own attorney! We cannot provide legal advice on this forum, but your attorney can! If you don't have an attorney, you should hire one immediately to get that legal advice!

Q. I applied for a petition in order but then I found last well and testament to get to account

October 8, 2024

A: That isn't a question, but a will won't 'get you into an account' you still need letters of authority.

Where is the estate to be probated? Is there something more than just the one bank account and is it below 10-15k?

There may be other ways to proceed, but if you've already filed for Probate, you may be 'stuck' with that process at this point. You should consult with a local attorney to review everything and see if there isn't some other process you can undertake at this point to avoid probate, or at least how you can streamline the probate process.