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…
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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…
How to Get Letters Testamentary | Minnesota Probate Law
Getting Letters Testamentary One of those common question the law firm receives is: “how do I get letters testamentary?” Because this questions comes up so often, we have decided to write a long post about the topic. Letters Testamentary Before we can answer the question of how to get letters testamentary, it is important to…
Minnesota Estate Planning and Partnership Law
Minnesota Partnership Law If youre considering starting a new business, you might be thinking about forming the business as a partnership. Partnerships are fairly easy to establish and have many benefits for the members of the partnership. Though this may be a good business entity for you, there are challenges that you must keep in…
What Is a Revocable Trust | Minnesota Law
What is a revocable trust? When most people think about estate planning, their first thought likely involves creation of a will. Others may realize the importance of a living will/healthcare power of attorney or even a financial power of attorney. Once the bare minimums have been accounted for, it is rare for most people to…
Advantages of a Revocable Trust In Minnesota
Advantages of a Revocable Trust As we mentioned last week, talk of trust funds can lead to lots of confusion. Even those interested in learning more about estate planning can be overwhelmed when the topic of conversation turns to trusts. These tools are often viewed as confusingly complex and only for those with money to…
What Is a Valid Will in Minnesota?
What is a Valid Will in Minnesota? It is very important that people understand that Wills need to be drafted and executed in the proper, legal manner. If the legal requirements are not met, a court of law could invalidate what people believed was a proper Will. Minnesota law has very clear language on what…
Minnesota Probate Law | Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Subject Matter Jurisdiction in a MN Probate 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…
MN Probate Law | When Death Isn’t Definite
When dealing with probate and estate planning issues, an unfortunate prerequisite is death. Someone has passed away and loved ones have to scramble to get their ducks in a row. The assumption is that death is concrete, tangible and easily ascertained. Its everything else that’s supposed to be complicated. Though that’s often true, it isn’t…