On behalf of Peterson Law Office, LLC | Jul 1, 2020 | Probate
At some point in your life, there’s a chance that a loved one could name you as the executor of their will. While they’re living, this doesn’t sound like that big of a deal. However, upon their passing, you’ll find yourself dealing with a variety of responsibilities....
On behalf of Peterson Law Office, LLC | Feb 18, 2017 | Firm News, Probate, Surviving Spouse, Wrongful Death Claim
When a Loved One has died because of a negligent or intentional act of someone else, the survivors of the Loved one may have a claim for a money recovery against the person or persons who caused the death. We say “persons” because more than one individual...
On behalf of Peterson Law Office, LLC | Dec 6, 2016 | Estate, Firm News, Inheritance, Probate, Step Mother, Surviving Spouse
Blended Families Are Quite Common It’s very common to see blended families here in Minnesota today. When I say blended family, I mean a family with children from different relationships. Because there are so many blended families, people should know that estate...
On behalf of Peterson Law Office, LLC | Feb 8, 2013 | Assets, Estate, Firm News, Funeral, Grandpa, Inheritance, Probate
Dealing With A Disorganized Estate When a Loved One passes away, it can be a challenging time for many families. Let me tell you about a Minnesota family. A couple I will call Mark and Michelle live in Shakopee. Michelle’s father Samuel was an old farmer who...
On behalf of Peterson Law Office, LLC | Dec 4, 2012 | Decedent, Divorce, Firm News, Inheritance, Probate, Step Mother
Blended Families Dealing With Probate Blended families are very common in Minnesota today. Since there are so many families with stepparents and stepchildren, it is important to understand that estate planning must be adapted to protect blended families. A Story About...
On behalf of Peterson Law Office, LLC | Oct 15, 2012 | Attorney, Decedent, Executor, Firm News, Probate
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...
On behalf of Peterson Law Office, LLC | Sep 18, 2012 | Attorney, Bill Peterson, Firm News, North Dakota, Probate
Bill Peterson, a Bloomington lawyer, was recently inducted as an attorney in North Dakota. Bill Peterson and Chief Justice Gerald W. Vande Walle Mr. Peterson completed the extensive application and background check processes that are required of a lawyer applicant....
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 | Dec 22, 2011 | Claim On The Estate, Firm News, Inheritance, Probate, Stepfather, Surviving Spouse, Will
A Tale Of A Minnesota Stepfamily Here is a tale about a Minnesota stepfamily, which can happen all too often in reality. After Dad passed away, Mom lived by herself for a while and eventually met someone new. Six years ago, she remarried; this time to a man who was...
