Informal probate in Minnesota is a specific type of process generally used to transfer assets.
The opposite of an informal probate process is a formal probate process.
As an estate planning attorney, my goal is to educate and inspire a conversation with people and families needing help with probating an estate informally and under the rules and statutes in Minnesota.
In general, there are two types of informal processes. This includes an informal administrative process and probate through informal means.
Also, there is a distinction between claims being by a court officer and those that are unsupervised.
The postings and articles below address matters like probate findings, notices, duties, and an estate. in addition, you will find posting about dividing an estate, forms, terms of art, creditors and guardianship.
Thus, I hope you find value within the following articles and posts.
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…
Take a guess who profits the most when you die without a plan. Yes, failing to make a plan might actually generate more revenue for attorneys and your family. So yes, die without a plan makes life better for everybody except your…
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…
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…
As you know, Prince’s net worth is being discussed across the globe because it appears he died without a will. Whether Prince’s net worth was anything south of one dollar ($1) or north of the reported one hundred fifty million…
Reasons for formal probate in Minnesota are different for each family. In my opinion, there are four (4) main reasons a family may want to seek a formal probate process: Children, Problems with a will, Real estate, and No money.…
Your spouse died in Minnesota and you need help. Including me, nobody enjoys talking about death. During the grieving process and thereafter, consider the following checklist to help you make important decisions. Step 1: calculate 9 months from your spouse’s…
Probate in Minnesota can be a tangled mess, similar to the picture displayed at the right. None the less, it doesn’t have to be. If you are reviewing the probate in Minnesota, use the following as a brief introduction. If…
In Minnesota, opening an estate means filing a petition in a Minnesota Probate Court such that assets of the person who died can be distributed. When a petition is filed to open an estate, the petition requests either an informal…
Can a non resident of Minnesota serve as a Personal Representative during the probate probate process? Yes, under Minnesota rule 524.3-602, a non resident can serve as a Personal Representative in Minnesota if they live in another part of the United States…
