Subject Matter Jurisdiction in a MN Probate In a probate proceeding, the personal representative of the estate files an application with the probate court in the county where the decedent lived at the time of his or her death. This process triggers entry into probate court. All counties in Minnesota have probate courts to hear…
Category: Minnesota Will
MN Probate Law | When Death Isn’t Definite
When dealing with probate and estate planning issues, an unfortunate prerequisite is death. Someone has passed away and loved ones have to scramble to get their ducks in a row. The assumption is that death is concrete, tangible and easily ascertained. Its everything else that’s supposed to be complicated. Though that’s often true, it isn’t…
Minnesota Wills | The Dangers Of Estate Planning On Your Own
Many people understand the importance of creating an estate plan and the risks that can come from failing to do so. In an attempt to get their ducks in a row, some might decide to try a DIY approach, going online and paying some internet legal document creation company for a template will, trust or…
MN Probate Court | Subject Matter Jurisdiction
In a probate proceeding, the personal representative of the estate files an application with the probate court in the county where the decedent lived at the time of his or her death. This process triggers entry into probate court. All counties in Minnesota have probate courts to hear matters relating to the administration of an…
Elder Abuse and Minnesota Estate Planning
Elder Abuse Those who are in a position of caring for older and vulnerable adults provide a valuable and courageous service. There are many challenges in providing for vulnerable and partially handicapped adults in health care, financial items, and other matters. However, primary caretakers for vulnerable adults cannot do it all. Often times, they bring…
Do I Need a Will? | Minnesota Estate Planning
Do I Need a Will? A will is a document that provides peace of mind to those seeking to have their assets distributed in an orderly fashion upon their death. Although Minnesota does not require individuals to have a will, consulting a knowledgeable attorney about drafting a will ensures that your assets will not be…
How to Probate a Will in Minnesota
There are many important steps to probating a Will in Minnesota. Minnesota law governing the subject is codified under Minnesota Statute 524, the Minnesota Uniform Probate Code. The probate process is complicated. One of the first things that a new executor or personal representative should do is review and read the Will from beginning to…
Minnesota Probate | Wills and Trusts
Most of the people that contact our office havequestions about whether a probate is necessary, how much it costs, and what they can do about it. Much of the initial conversation involves a discussion aboutwhether or not the deceased person had a Will or a Trust – or both. Because we have received many questions…
Minnesota Wills & Trusts | Openly Discussing Death Can Greatly Benefit Each Family Member
Before another close family member dies, set aside time to seriously discuss with each other all of your basic end-of-life concerns, values, and needs. Your closest relatives (or friends who will be acting as your legal caregivers) need this information so that one day, they wont have to face unnecessary crises and sleepless nights wondering…
Minnesota Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning | The James Brown Estate: A Set of Complex Relationships & Interests
Perhaps most of us remember James Brown as the Godfather of Soul who sang such hits as I Got You (I Feel Good), Papas Got a Brand New Bag, and I Got the Feelin. He often moved about on stage in a rather flashy manner that others tried to imitate. Yet despite all of the…