On behalf of Peterson Law Office, LLC | Feb 10, 2012 | Bill Peterson, Blended Families, Estate Planning, Firm News, Step Children
Times Have Changed Remember the TV sitcoms from the 1950s and ’60s that are now being rerun on late night TV? The TV shows “Ozzie and Harriet” or “Leave it to Beaver” both told stories of families consisting of a husband and wife and...
On behalf of Peterson Law Office, LLC | Feb 1, 2012 | Firm News
A Very Common Misconception A common misconception that many Minnesota families have during a probate proceeding is to assume that the lawyer hired by the executor is there to represent all family members. This is not so. The Executor Hires The Attorney For Just...
On behalf of Peterson Law Office, LLC | Feb 1, 2012 | Assets, Attorney, Executor, Firm News, Joint Account, Preventive Steps, Probate
A Very Common Misconception A common misconception that many Minnesota families have during a probate proceeding is to assume that the lawyer hired by the executor is there to represent all family members. This is not so. The Executor Hires The Attorney For Just...
On behalf of Peterson Law Office, LLC | Feb 1, 2012 | Estate, Executor, Firm News, Preventive Steps, Probate, Probate Court
Will The Court Look Into It? When the executor of the estate delays on administration or does things which some of the heirs think is wrong, can the heirs call or write the court to have the court look into it? As a general matter, under Minnesota Law the court...
On behalf of Peterson Law Office, LLC | Feb 1, 2012 | Assets, Creditors, Estate Planning, Firm News, Trust
A Major Decision To Make When a person is informed by their medical professional that he or she is going to die soon, one of the major issues that he or she has to face is how to handle their bank accounts, retirement plans, real estate, and other assets. This News...
On behalf of Peterson Law Office, LLC | Feb 1, 2012 | Estate Planning, Firm News, Health Care Directive, HIPAA, Living Will
An Important Estate Planning Document One of the most important estate planning documents is your Living Will. A Living Will directs what medical treatment and medications you should receive when you become disabled and cannot express your own wishes. Living Wills are...
