Indiana-Michigan Corp. v. Harris Trust & Savings Bank

Indiana-Michigan Corporation (IMC) appeals from orders dismissing its claim against the estate of Kenneth M. Piper and refusing to grant leave to file an amended claim. On appeal IMC contends that (1) the trial court erred in finding that the filing of a claim against a decedent’s estate constitutes the practice of law; (2) the trial court erred in denying leave to amend the claim; and (3) the executor disregarded its fiduciary obligations.

The following facts are pertinent to this appeal.

Upon the death of Kenneth M. Piper, IMC filed a claim against his estate for *81,711.44 allegedly due on an…