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]
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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]
I Have No Will Because I Can’t Make Up My Mind
Dying with no will makes sense for some, but does it really? Recently, I met with a person who didn’t want a will because they [Read More]
IRA Rollover Into a Trust Can Be a Huge Mistake
The rules for an IRA rollover change on an annual basis. Because an IRA cannot be owned by a trust outright, this post is about [Read More]
Can my Ex Spouse Really Inherit my Stuff?
Can an ex spouse inherit property from their former spouse after a divorce? In Minnesota, absolutely yes. Although there are laws like the Ex Souse [Read More]
Naming “To My Estate” as a Beneficiary is a Broken Plan
When a person says they want to leave everything “to my estate” [their estate], they are often surprised to find out that this is a [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]
Is it Creepy to use a Veteran Substitution?
Veteran substitution is the process of replacing a veteran who died and had a pending VA disability appeal with another person. Benefits of a Veteran [Read More]