Should You Have a Trust? Trusts are funny little things. You’ve most likely heard them tossed around in the same sentence as wills and estates, but you might not be sure if having one is really advantageous to estate planning. This article aims to tackle that issue head on. Before you even search for a…
Estate Planning Mistakes People Commonly Make
Proper Preparing No one likes making intentional mistakes. If we could prevent all possible mistakes, we probably would. We have life insurance and medical insurance readily available. On a separate note, when we pass from this life, we probably want to leave a part of us behind in memoriam, something for our relatives and loved…
Will Contest Law in Minnesota | Estate Litigation
Questions about Will Contest Law in Minnesota? Our office receives numerous telephone calls every month from people who are upset about what their sibling or relative is or is not doing about a deceased person’s estate. Our answer? Be careful. Be quick. Although the answer is complicated and depends on the facts of each case,…
Who Gets the Estate of There is no Will? | Minnesota Table of Heirship
Minnesota Table of Heirship In most cases, the heirs of an estate – when there is not will – are the living relatives of the deceased. Most non-lawyers understand this. However, most non-lawyers do not understand exactly which relatives come first. Additionally, the surviving spouse has very significant rights under Minnesota law. We will discuss…
Minnesota Life Insurance Lawyer
How Do I Collect Life Insurance When A Loved One Passes? The passing of a loved one can leave significant issues to deal with, from funeral plans to dealing with the estate. The technical requirements of doing so can be one burden, while the financial costs can pose another burden. If your loved one had…
MN Probate Law | Filing a Minnesota Estate Tax Return
Filing a Minnesota Estate Tax Return – IRS Form 1041 Being selected as executor of an estate can be a daunting task, as the duties for executor can be extensive and complicated. As the executor of an estate, you are responsible for filing a federal income tax return (Form 1041) if the estate has a…
Minnesota Guardianship/Conservatorship | Choosing the Least Restrictive Alternatives
Are you looking at the least restrictive measures? This article is aimed at those persons directly petitioning the court for the appointment of a guardian and/or conservator over a person in need. Often, the person petitioning the court is an attorney. However, in some cases, family members, county agencies, and other third-parties will also petition…
Preparing Your Estate One Piece At A Time: Minnesota Transfer on Death Deeds
Minnesota Transfer on Death Deeds Many people may find the idea of getting an estate plan together intimidating. Others may fear the cost of doing an estate plan will be too high. Many people may also think that they do not have that many assets, so why would they need an estate plan at all….
What Are Certified Translations?
(and when do I need them)? Lawyers and their clients working in more than one language are often confused as to what exactly constitutes a certified translation. Misunderstanding when a translation must be certified can mean paying more for a service that could have been had for a much cheaper price. A certified translation is…
Minnesota Pour-Over Will | How does it work?
Minnesota Pour-Over Will Estate planning is a complicated process, something very often requiring the help of trained professionals. One reason for the need to rely on experts is the importance of whats at stake. Were talking about a persons possessions and how those get distributed to the people they love the most. Its obviously crucial…