In an interesting case out of Minnesota, the Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed in part and reversed in part a trial court order denying an attorney’s submission of his total attorney fees in a high conflict probate proceeding. In the case of In re Estate of Mary Ann Reiman, A11-203 (Minn.App. 01/03/12)(unpublished), the appeals court…
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Probate Law | What Does “Probate Property” Mean?
The term probate and probate property is, in my opinion, largely misunderstood by the public at large. Unfortunately, only a good probate lawyer will typically understand these complicated legal terms. Why is it important to understand the meaning of the term “probate property”? Because it has a significant impact on the administration of an estate…
Probate Law | First Steps to Take After a Loved One’s Death
Many questions arise in the mind of a probate lawyer when a potential client first calls the attorney’s law office. The efficient handling of a client’s concerns helps to minimize delays and errors when the estate is administered. Often, lawyers are contacted by grieving family members a short time after a loved-one’s death. Common questions…
Probate Law | State Interest in Just and Speedy Probate Administration
There is no federal law of probate or estate administration. That isn’t to say that federal law doesn’t play a role. It does – mainly in the form of estate taxation. However, the laws related to how a probate estate is administered are enacted by the states. Every state has slightly different laws related to how…