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Who should be served when the interested party resides in a foreign country that is not formally recognized by the United States? (ref. section 1401) 0595

How may you notice interested persons who are in the military? (ref. section 1401; MCR 5.106(B)) 0562

In a wrongful death case where the names of interested persons are unknown, may an Application be filed?  May it be filed by the niece of a living brother? (ref. sections 3301, 1403 and MCL 600.2922) 0398

May a personal representative nominate an individual to serve as guardian ad litem in a decedent estate? (ref. sections 5108 and 1403(d)) 0383

When minor children are not properly represented, can a guardian ad litem be appointed to sign a renunciation or take the minor's priority for appointment of a personal representative?  What is the right procedure? (ref. section 1403(d); MCR 5.105(D)) 0350
May all interested persons waive a personal representative's accounting requirement? (ref. sections 3703(4), 3956 and 1402; MCR 5.104(B)(2)) 0280
Who are interested persons for a petition to terminate a trust? (ref. section 1403; MCR 5.125) 0260
Who must be served when an interested person is a foreign national? (ref. section 1401(4); MCR 5.125(A)(2)) 0217
How is the appointment of a guardian ad litem made in either a formal or informal proceeding? (ref. section 1403) 0077
When should a guardian ad litem be appointed in a decedent's estate?  Must a judge make the appointment? (ref. sections 1403(d), 3204(1) and 3310) 0072
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Last Updated:  6-28-07

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