Monday, December 27, 2021

Recent Revisions to Michigan’s Discovery Rules in Civil Cases Also Impact Probate Proceedings

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The hallmark of the new rules is the implementation of “initial disclosures” shortly after the commencement of a case. Parties in a civil case must disclose the factual basis of their claim of defense, the legal theories on which they rely for their case, possible witnesses or the identity of people with discoverable information, their computation of damages, and the location or types of documents in their possession that are relevant to the case. All of the above-information must be produced by a party early in a civil lawsuit even without being asked.
 

Learn more about the recent revisions to Michigan’s discovery rules in civil cases here.

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If you’re interested in learning more about how the new revisions affect your case, please contact a probate lawyer in Ann Arbor at 734-665-4441.

Thursday, December 16, 2021

Before You File a Petition in Probate Court, Learn About The Recent Revisions to Michigan’s Discovery Rules

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Effective January 1, 2020, litigation in Michigan’s state courts underwent extensive changes because of revisions to Michigan Court Rules pertaining to civil discovery. These changes overhauled the discovery process in Michigan making it similar to the procedures in federal court. Some of these changes impact probate litigation and should be considered part of the overall strategy before filing a petition in probate court to initiate a probate proceeding.
 

Learn more about the recent revisions to Michigan’s discovery rules in civil cases here.

Get Started Today: Schedule Your Consultation!


If you’re interested in learning more about how the new revisions affect your case, please contact a probate lawyer in Ann Arbor at 734-665-4441.