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Serving Estates, Workers, and Veterans
Category Estate Administration
Estate administration is about reducing conflict and making sure estates are administered as they were intended. This includes representing a personal representative, trustee, and various other elements of the estate process.



Joint Tenancy After A Spouse Dies

Estate Planning Story about the Gregory Brothers vs. their Sister

The $550 Million Dollar Will

Your Half Sibling Might Inherit More Than You Bargained For
A Half sibling in Minnesota can inherit just as much as your full or whole blooded sibling. Surprising, right? For some, yes. For others, like Prince’s half-siblings, not so much. In Minnesota, we have statute 524.2-107, which says: Relatives of…

10 Really Complicated Informal Probate Steps
There are ten (10) informal probate steps in Minnesota. Some folks need help from an estate attorney, while others do not. Nonetheless, lets quickly address a few quick steps to assist with this process. So you know, everybody asks: what…

My Trustee is Dead and Minnesota’s Confusing Trustee Laws
So, your Trustee is dead? First, I sympathize with you and your family. Second, lets assume the trust was valid. Generally, these are the next couple of steps: Read and follow the trust document(s), Comply with Minnesota’s Duty to Inform…

Fist Fights over Cranky Creditor Probate Claims
Creditor Probate Claims are likely one of the biggest stresses a family will encounter. Luckily, our Minnesota laws have tried to sort through the mess by helping us rank or prioritize creditor claims. Without question, the grieving process is painful…

First 2 Steps for an Informal Probate Minnesota
The informal probate Minnesota process is different in every County. Even though this topic can take a lot of twists and turns, do not despair. First step to the informal probate Minnesota process Every informal probate Minnesota process should start by identifying…

Over My Dead Body: Pay Back Your Inheritance
What if you had to pay back your inheritance? Sounds crazy, right? Well, not so fast. Recently, I came across a personal representative who completed an informal probate process on their own through the probate process in Hennepin County. The person…