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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…
Estate Planning in Minnesota | Different ways of dividing property
If you’re preparing to create an estate plan, you might think it’s all pretty straightforward. Simply write down a list of names and you’re done. Once you’re gone, those named heirs will receive their designated items, no muss, no fuss. Though possible, things seldom go so smoothly. Instead, life intervenes and can disrupt your supposedly…
Minnesota Estate Planning For Single People
One of the big motivators that drives people to get their act together, at least from an estate planning perspective, is the existence of a family. Having a spouse and children to worry about is often the push most people need to step up and start tackling an issue they would normally be content to…
Minnesota Probate and Creditor Claims
Creditor Claims in Minnesota Probate Estates Minnesotas probate statute attempts to clearly delineate the rules for the administration estates. The underlying purposes and policies of the probate statute are to simplify and clarify the law concerning the affairs of decedents, missing persons, protected persons, minors, and incapacitated persons, and to promote a speedy and efficient…
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…
Minnesota Special Needs Trusts
Estate Planning, Pooled Trusts, and the Intersection of Federal and State Law Estate planning can take come in a variety of ways. For parents with children with disabilities, the special needs trust (SNT) is a unique estate planning device specifically tailored for beneficiaries with disabilities. The goal of this article is to examine SNTs, its…
Estate Planning for Minnesota Farmers
Farmers face unique estate planning issues separate from more traditional white-collar careers. The nature and value of assets in a farm presents different estate planning issues for hard working farmers. Because an orderly disposition of farm assets may take years, it is important for farmers to plan early for their retirement. Estate Planning For Minnesota…
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…
Taxes in Child Support & Alimony | Minnesota Divorce
During a Minnesota separation or divorce proceeding, a court must decide several issues of monetary nature. Maintenance agreements and child support are common and financially important agreements. Unbeknownst to some people, these court-ordered agreements come with tax implications. It is important for those in the midst of a divorce or separation proceeding understand baseline tax…