A recent news article about a probate fight going on in Dallas, Texas prompted the following look into an interesting concept known as the “laughing heir.” The dispute in Texas revolved around a case where a man died without a will and a lengthy process (more than a year) of identifying all possible relatives ensued….
Category: Informal Probate
Minnesota Probate | Opening an Informal Estate
Lawyers in who practice in the area of Minnesota probate have many decisions to make when faced with new estate. The lawyers will meet with the personal representative of the estate and make some initial determinations prior to filing a petition or application with the proper court. The attorney will usually need to determine the…
First Post ! Minnesota Estate Planning & Probate Blog
Hello, for any readers out there, I am excited to announce that I have started a new legal blog about estate planning and probate in Minnesota. I am a lawyer practicing estate planning and probate lawyer in Minnesota. I enjoy the work and I am excited about creating helpful posts for people who may…
Estate Planning | The “Probate” Estate: Supervised and Unsupervised Administration
Proper estate planning means talking to a your lawyer and discussing the meaning of the word “probate” and what effect this word has on you and your estate. Traditionally, in many states in America, when a person dies, their estate requires “probate” administration through the courts. This is a fancy way of saying that your…