Handling the estate of a loved one can be difficult for many reasons. A chunk of your inheritance might go to the person that has to do the most leg work, but the price they get may not look like the price they earn. It usually takes around 570 hours of work for an...
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Will executor duties in Minnesota
Choosing to become an executor, now called a “personal representative,” for someone’s last will and testament can entail a lot of responsibility, depending on the complexity of that person’s estate. If the majority of the estate is subject to Minnesota probate...
Will The Creditors Of Our Loved One Take My Inheritance?
Dealing With The Challenge Of Creditors When a Loved One passes away, members of the family typically have a lot going through their minds. During this time, it is easy to forget about wrapping up the affairs of the Loved One or the family can be overwhelmed by the...
Probate Issues (3 of 5)-Can A Landlord Collect Rent From A Deceased Tenant?
A Challenging Time When a Loved One passes away, it can be a very challenging time for the family. During this time, details can be easily overlooked, and money can be lost. In fact, this is often one of the most important times for managing the estate. A Minnesota...
A Creditor Placed A Judgment Against Dad Before He Passed Away
The Probate Process In Minnesota The Minnesota Probate process provides an orderly process to receive, evaluate, and accept (or reject) credit card or other debt claimed against the decedent. There are a number of exemptions that the executor and their attorney should...
What Should I Do After Someone Dies? Part 2
My Loved One Just Passed Away, What Should I Do? This is Part 2 our my series "What Should I Do After Someone Dies". You can view part one (Steps 1-5) here. Though it may be hard to take action after a Loved One passes away, it is important to take care of certain...
What Should I Do After Someone Dies? Part 1
My Loved One Just Passed Away, What Should I Do? When a Loved One dies, the shock and anxiety can paralyze a family. Often things which should be done right away are ignored while the family is coping with its grief. However, preventive steps taken now can avoid...
(Probate Issues 2 of 5) Isn’t the Probate Attorney The Lawyer For The Whole Family?
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...
(Probate Issues 1 of 5) Will the Probate Court Investigate Improper Actions of the Executor?
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...
Am I Running Out of Time in Probate?
Probate Can Seem Slow Sometimes the procedures of probate seem to move slowly. Add to this the emotions of dealing with a Loved One's affairs and it can be difficult to stay on top of the tasks required to complete the affairs. This can make it easy to forget that...