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My mother passed away just under a year ago and her estate is not settled yet. As a matter of fact, back taxes are owed and her funeral isn't even paid for yet. The estate is in Michigan but I live in New York. I don't believe the Executor, who happens to be my sister and one of the 5 heirs, is operating in my best interests and I would like to have her removed. At the very least, I'd like to get an attorney to represent my interests since I am in another state and assets are being disposed of without my consent. What is the best course of action to accomplish this? Thanks!

There is no doubt that you need to hire a Michigan lawyer to protect your interests in your mother's estate. Use one or more of the lawyer finder websites to locate a Michigan estates attorney practicing in the area where your mother lived.