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If you own property in Minnesota, your estate will typically need to go through probate if it's held in your name when you pass away. However, if you own property in other states, your estate would be subject to a process known as ancillary probate. Although this...
In Minnesota, when your parent chooses you to be their estate executor, they have bestowed trust upon you and a legal responsibility to manage their estate. This responsibility may involve a great deal of work at an emotional time. With a solid understanding of the...
Although many probate proceedings in Minnesota commence and conclude without any problems, there are instances where someone wishes to contest the will. A presumed beneficiary might feel slighted upon discovering the contents of the document. Contesting the will is an...
You may recently have been named as the executor of an estate in Minnesota. If this is the case, you will have a very large number of duties to uphold. Chief among them will be distributing all of the assets that a deceased person has left behind. At this point, the...
The probate process does not have to be intimidating. Granted, as a first-time executor, you have questions about what you need to do. Among the first rules to remember are that probation focuses on settling the estate, is time-consuming and, sometimes, uncomfortable....
When you die while owning property in multiple states other than Minnesota, your loved ones will need to go through a process known as ancillary probate. In other words, they will have to deal with two or more courts, each with different laws regarding the transfer of...
A will is a legal document in Minnesota that a person creates to, among other things, establish the terms of how they would want their descendants or beneficiaries to receive their assets after passing away. In some instances, if an heir or other interested party...
If you want to buy a relatively safe property in Minnesota at a discounted price, a probate sale may be what you are looking for. Most investors are keen on discovering where these sales occur because it gives them a good chance to make substantial profits. However,...
When you got the news that your deceased loved one named you as the executor of their estate in their will, you may have been overwhelmed. You may have many questions regarding your duties, and how you can best carry out these responsibilities. Here is a brief rundown...