I gave someone I lived with $38,000.00 to help pay for work being done to home, he died a month ago. His brother is executor of his estate and now taking over the house. Can I file a Mechanics Lien?
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Dec 31, 2019
Mechanics lien rights are meant to protect those who actually performed work or supplied equipment or materials to a construction project. Michigan mechanics lien rights in particular, are only available to contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, or laborers who provided an improvement to the property. Thus, a mechanics lien would not be the appropriate remedy in this situation.
However, you may want to consider filing a claim against the estate of the deceased (depending on the type of estate). This would require going down to the appropriate probate court, identifying the case number, and filing a claim. There are specific deadlines and requirements that must be met in order to properly file a claim against the estate.
I'd recommend contacting a local attorney to help guide you through the process. A good place to start your search would be the MI Bar Association Lawyer Referral Program, or Avvo.com.
Good luck!