Trust Mistake on the Back End
A trust mistake often occurs with refunds and prematurely closing out accounts. When addressing time, trustees may want [Read More]
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.
Estate Administration
Joint Tenancy After A Spouse Dies
Joint Tenancy is a wonderful tool for married couples because there are rights of survivorship. On the other hand, probate can require the [Read More]
Estate Planning Story about the Gregory Brothers vs. their Sister
Siblings clash in a probate case between the Gregory brothers and their sister. In Minnesota, a conflict of interest between beneficiaries and [Read More]
The $550 Million Dollar Will
A Million Dollar Will was filed publicly for the whole world to scrutinize. Curious what a will looks like when you die with more than $550 million dollars? [Read More]
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 [Read More]
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 [Read More]
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 [Read More]
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 [Read More]
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 [Read More]
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 [Read More]