When Probate Might or Might Not Need to Happen It’s not wrong to hope that everything will get put away on its own. And that would be a very nice thing. The trouble with that dream, however, is that when someone passes on, there might need to be some things that need to get resolved…
Category: Minnesota Letters Testamentary
Frequent Estate Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Frequent Estate Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them If you get anything out of the following, it should be that Minnesota estate planning law is much more than writing your will and leaving it sit for decades on end. It’s okay if you only want to write a willor if you don’t want to…
Testamentary Capacity | Minnesota Estate Planning Law
Whether someone has the the “capacity” to make a Will under Minnesota law is important. When we do a consult with new clients, one of the first questions a lawyers asks is: does the person making the Will have the necessary legal “capacity?” The response we often get from clients is: “what the heck are…
How to Make a Will in Minnesota | MN Lawyers Blog
How Do You Make a Will in Minnesota? Most people realize they need a will. But many people don’t quite understand why or what it all means.If you have questions about how to make a will in Minnesota, read on for more information from a Minnesota law firm. The Requirements of a Valid Will A…
Minnesota Estate Planning Law | The Slayer Statute
The Slayer Rule When most people think of estate planning law, they dont usually imagine much excitement. Murder, disappearance, millions of dollars and intrigue. It sounds more like a made for television movie than a probate case. But thats exactly whats happening in a case currently pending in New Hampshire. One family is engaged in…
What Is a Valid Will in Minnesota?
What is a Valid Will in Minnesota? It is very important that people understand that Wills need to be drafted and executed in the proper, legal manner. If the legal requirements are not met, a court of law could invalidate what people believed was a proper Will. Minnesota law has very clear language on what…
How to Get Letters Testamentary in a Minnesota Probate
Perhaps the number 1 question that the law firm receives is: how to get letters testamentary? The question usually stems from a failed trip or telephone call to the bank. The bank is usually the place where the deceased person kept their money – be it a savings, money market, or checking account. The bank…