Minnesota Probate and Estate Planning Blog
How does the court transfer a house in probate?
Real estate is always a special consideration in legal matters. When it comes to real estate that you leave behind after your death, there are several ways the court may handle it. What happens will depend on ownership of the property and your estate plan. According...
Don’t forget the most important part of your estate plan
What do you need to include in your estate plan? House. Vehicles. Bank accounts. Investment portfolios. Family heirlooms. Artwork. Insurance policies. Yes, these are all good and important, but if you’re a business owner, inventor, writer or musician, you might need...
Providing for your children after remarriage
If you have children from a first marriage, entering into a second or third marriage has implications for their ability to inherit your estate. If you die without a will in Minnesota, your spouse will receive the first $225,000 in assets from your estate plus half the...
Four ways you can avoid probate
Planning for the future isn’t always easy, especially if it concerns plans for after your death. You’re likely not ready to talk about it, but you must find the time to do so anyway. When you don’t prepare for the future, it can cause problems for your family after...
Blended families, estate planning and the family home
Many people put off estate planning. Perhaps they prefer not to think about death while they are young and healthy. The old saying goes, “failing to plan is planning to fail.” That is a very accurate statement when it comes to estate planning. If people in your life...
Estate planning mistakes even celebrities make
Establishing, maintaining and updating, when necessary, a Minnesota estate plan represents one of the most loving things you can do for your family. It also represents the one sure way by which you can make your preferences known. Unfortunately, many people, including...
Can a relative’s lies rob you of your inheritance?
If you have an aging parent, you likely want to encourage him or her to write an estate plan. Doing so gives your mother or father control over what happens to assets after death. If your parent has some wealth, estate planning also ensures that you receive your fair...
Estate of wealthy retired aerospace executive disputed
Any beneficiary has the legal right to contest a will or trust executed in Minnesota or anywhere else in the U.S. When heirs believe the deceased intended to leave them a particular asset or property, they may initiate a dispute through the probate court. To succeed,...
The timely handling of the probate process
Your loved one has passed on, and you’re ready to put their estate quickly to rest. Unfortunately, going by the book means their affairs could take months to resolve. While each probate case is different, the average time to settle an estate is nearly 16 months....
Undue influence may invalidate your loved one’s estate plan
If you have an aging father, you may have had a few conversations about his end-of-life wishes. For a variety of reasons, creating a comprehensive estate plan is an effective way to ensure your parent keeps some control over what happens to assets after death. Still,...
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