How Should the Probate Court Preserve Assets Pending a Final Ruling on the Merits in Probate Litigation?

The Michigan Court of Appeals recently issued a decision that considered the probate court’s power to preserve the status quo pending a decision on the merits. In re Estate of Frieda Mae Chapman, 2026 WL 407397, Docket Nos. 373055 & 373058 (Mich. Ct. App. Feb. 12, 2026) (unpublished).... By: Warner Norcross + Judd