On Getting Letters Testamentary If you’re the executor or personal representative for someone else’s will, you’re probably going to need the letters testamentary as soon as possible. That’s almost a guaranteed notion. You’ll find the reasons why and how to get a copy down below. When someone asked you to be their executor, they might…
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How to avoid probate with estate planning | Minnesota Law
How to avoid probate with estate planning? Many people ask our law office they should conduct Minnesota estate planning. Or, another common question is: what is estate planning? At a minimum, most clients have some desire to avoid a legal process called “probate” Estate planning to avoid probate Attorneys use the term “Estate Planning” to…
What it means to be a Conservator in Minnesota
What it Means to Become a Conservator in Minnesota Finances are funny things. After each of us has been here long enough, there’s the possibility that we’ve wished that we had a little extra help with money at one point or another. Conservatorships are one such form of help. While having a conservator probably doesn’t…
Power of Attorney Versus Conservatorships and Guardianships
Power of Attorney Versus Conservatorships and Guardianships When discussing Minnesota elder law and minor child law, the topic of handling hard situations might arise. You might be asked whether or not you want to leave open the option to having a guardian and/or conservator. Otherwise, you might be approached about giving someone power of attorney…
How to Become a Legal Guardian in Minnesota
How to Become a Legal Guardian in Minnesota Congratulations is in order. You or someone you know probably wants to become a legal guardian in Minnesota. At least, you’re thinking about the topic. Guardianship takes a lot and guardianship lawyers are there to help you work out the minor details. There is paperwork that must…
Going Through Probate Without a Will | Minnesota Law
Ideally, everyone would be born with a will which would automatically adjust to their estate assets and heart’s desires. Such is not the case. Wills may need to be updated often to account for incoming assets and changing families. Passing without a will or a trust remains a regular circumstance. Thankfully, there’s an answer to…
Minnesota Requirement to Probate a Will
Questions about the Minnesota requirements to probate a Will? Read on for an article of what exactly this Minnesota “probate” process is, what it entails, and what the requirements are. Minnesota, like many other states, relies upon it’s own particular version of The Uniform Probate Code. What is this code? Basically, it is a uniform,…
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,…
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…