Even with a valid will, you may still need probate in Minnesota. What matters is how your parent owned their assets and how much those assets were worth at the time of death and not just whether a will exists. Why a will doesn’t skip probate You must go through...
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How the representative of an estate notifies creditors
There are certain risks that come with serving as the executor or personal representative of someone's estate after they die. In a scenario where an executor fails to comply with state law regarding someone's remaining responsibilities, they could have personal...
Trusts are not just for the rich and famous
When it comes to estate planning in Bloomington, the things you overlook could cause your heirs grief and turmoil. Most people make their estate plans with the best intentions in mind for their heirs. If you are going over your estate plans, it is important for you to...
Weird Halloween Laws
Halloween is a holiday that features the weird and wacky. But all the Halloween "Trick or Treat" pranks cannot equal the bizarre actions of our elected legislators. Here is a sampling of the Ten Most Absurd Laws by some of our elected representatives. In true David...
Does my special needs child need a guardianship?
Planning for your child’s future can be stressful, but that stress further compounds when your child has special needs. The designation of special needs encompasses a broad spectrum of cognitive disabilities and when children near legal adulthood it can be...
When A Parent Needs A Guardian
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Protecting The Estate Through Multiple Marriages
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Non-Traditional Families Are The New Tradition
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 their two children. These programs...