When people age, they may move to or be placed into a nursing home which is not in the county where that person intended to reside permanently. This creates an question as to the meaning of the word “domicile” as it applies to a probate administration when that person dies. When a person passes away, whether they had a Will or…
Category: Minnesota Probate
The Most Useful Minnesota Estate Planning Documents
When clients request a Will, they’re often surprised to learn that they may need several more documents prepared for them if they’re seeking a comprehensive estate plan. While Wills are often the centerpiece of many people’s estate plans, others prefer to use one or more trust accounts to leave their wealth and belongings to others…
Happy New Year from Flanders Law Firm LLC
Flanders Law Firm LLC wanted to thank all of its clients and people we have worked with in 2014. We realize that, without our clients and support, we would not be able make it. Thank you very much and please have a safe holiday travel season! I hope all of you are looking forward to…
Minnesota Probate Law | Watch out for burglars of your loved one’s home
I wanted to share this tidbit of information from a poster on a popular website regarding burglars, funerals, and Minnesota probate estates. This is an important lesson to keep in mind for heirs, executors, and personal representatives of probate estates: We at the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office want to remind you to be mindful when posting information…
Minnesota Probate Law | Homestead, Real Estate, and Property
Many people have multiple homes, townhouses, condos, or other land which are referred to under Minnesota law as “real property”. When someone passes-away and the title to the real property or real estate is in their name, a court must appoint a personal representative or executor to administer their loved-one’s estate. Often, the personal representative…
Minnesota Probates & Medical Assistance
In every new Minnesota probate administration consult I do, I ask clients whether their loved one received or has applied for medical assistance. Why? Because medical assistance issues often come up in a probate or estate administrations. When people receive state-funded money for payment of hospice care, hospital stays, and long-term care, etc., during their life, the…
What is probate?
As an estate planning lawyer, I have been asked “what is probate” on more than one occasion. I’ve also tried to answer that question on this blog. Probate is the process by which the instructions contained in a person’s Will are administered in the court system. It is not something to be scared of. It is…
The Complete Beginners Guide to Medical Assistance and Probate in Minnesota
The title of this post may be a little misleading. I apologize. This article highlights some very basic things about medical assistance as it relates to probate in Minnesota. The law firm plans on making a series of posts about this medical assistance in Minnesota. Covering the entire subject in one article would be very difficult…
Minnesota Probate Law | How Much Does Probate Cost And How Long Does It Take?
It’s quite common to hear people complain about the pain of the probate system. Probate is commonly understood to be a long and expensive process, one that wastes time, money and energy. Though many people may be familiar with such common complaints, few understand how long the Minnesota probate process really lasts and how much it can…
Minnesota Probate Law | When is Probate Necessary?
If you you need help understanding whether a Minnesota probate is necessary, please do not hesitate to contact the law firm. The firm has experience with Minnesota probate law and is located in Dakota County, Minnesota. The firm regularly represents clients throughout Minnesota cities such as Eagan, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Farmington, Lakeville, Inver Grove Heights and other areas in Dakota County….