Who Is The Executor? The person who is charge of administering the estate is called the "personal representative" or "executor". They mean the same thing. Because more people have heard the term executor, I will use that title for the position. The role of the...
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Minnesota Probate Video 4-What Happens When We Go To Probate Court?
Does Your Case Require Probate Court? In Minnesota, if the estate is one that involves real estate or if the assets are more than $50,000, then in most cases there must be a probate proceeding. This is true whether or not there is a Will. Minnesota Probate Is Begun By...
Minnesota Probate Video 4-What Happens When We Go To Probate Court?
Does Your Case Require Probate Court? In Minnesota, if the estate is one that involves real estate or if the assets are more than $50,000, then in most cases there must be a probate proceeding. This is true whether or not there is a Will. Minnesota Probate Is...
What Happens To Mom’s or Dad’s Body?
Mom Has Passed Away Mom just died in Minnesota and the children are fighting over whether she should be cremated, where the funeral should be and where she should be buried. This can be a very difficult time for the family, and unfortunately, can be a very common...
Minnesota Probate Video 5-What Does It Take To Settle An Estate?
The Clock Starts Running In Minnesota, the clock starts running on handling the estate as soon as the personal representative or executor is appointed by the probate court. The executor receives the "Letters Testamentary" from the court if there is a will. If there is...
Minnesota Probate Video 5-What Does It Take To Settle An Estate?
The Clock Starts Running In Minnesota, the clock starts running on handling the estate as soon as the personal representative or executor is appointed by the probate court. The executor receives the "Letters Testamentary" from the court if there is a will. If there is...