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…
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Minnesota Wills & Trusts: How Can Moving Impact Your Estate Plan?
Today it’s increasingly common as families grow and change to relocate geographically once or even several times over the course of a lifetime. Jobs, marriage, divorce, grandchildren, retirement, health issues and many other factors can result in moves that present potential estate planning issues. Why does a move matter? You may be confused at this…
Joan Rivers’ Estate Plan Revealed | Minnesota Wills & Trusts
It’s been a bad year in terms of celebrity deaths and estate planning mistakes, with several famous actors and musicians passing away. Though sad for family members and fans, it has been a good year for nosey readers curious about the private financial status of these famous individuals. From Robin Williams to Phillip Seymour Hoffman,…
MN Wills & Trusts | Learn More About Leaving Money To Your Children And Not Their Spouses
Though it may sound a bit harsh, the reality is that lots of concerned parents are eager to learn more about how future inheritance money can be used to protect their children and not inadvertently benefit their sons or daughters-in-law. Divorce is a real possibility and most people would hate to think the money they…
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 estate planning and probate tidbits | Several Important Celebrity Estate Planning Lessons
Minnesota estate planning is no different from estate planning done in other states and for other (famous) people. We’ve discussed some celebrity estate planning mistakes before, often using the high-profile cases as examples for what others should avoid doing. Recently, an article appeared in a California newspaper discussing some estate planning lessons learned from the stars….
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….
Minnesota Wills & Trusts | Newlyweds And Minnesota Estate Planning
If you have just gotten married or are about to, the last thing you likely want to contemplate is death. After all, such a happy time shouldn’t be marred by such unpleasant thoughts, right? Though no one enjoys thinking about end-of-life matters, like Minnesota estate planning, it’s much better to tackle some of these concerns early on…
Minnesota Probate Omitted Property | What to do with found money after the estate is closed?
I’ve asked numerous times by clients to reopen a previously administered Minnesota probate estate when new or “missing” assets have been found. For instance, it is common for a person may find stock certificates or money such as dividends from stock plans in someone’s estate. Perhaps the personal representative of the estate wasn’t aware of the problems…
Minnesota Probate Law | Should I be Afraid of Probate?
It is almost a universal maxim that everyone wants to avoid probate. My question for this article: what if everybody is wrong? In my opinion as a Minnesota probate attorney who has been practicing for a number of years, probates are not necessarily such a bad of thing. What exactly does Minnesota probate mean? Probate is simply a process set up by…