Serving Estates, Workers, and Veterans
Serving Estates, Workers, and Veterans
Probate in Minnesota is as difficult as the angriest family member and as simple as finding the right form.
As an estate planning attorney, my goal is to educate and inspire a conversation with people and families needing help with this specific court process.
When a person dies, their property and assets get transferred onto a living heir. Other times, the property is transferred to a beneficiary.
Using Minnesota’s court system to address these issues helps heirs and family members resolve conflict and confusion.
The MN transferring process can be divided into two types of cases: formal and informal. Unfortunately, determining which type is best can be as difficult as the process itself.
The postings and articles below address these concepts and related matters.
For those interested in meeting me one-on-one, the process is generally painless. Otherwise, if you want to see my work up-close, I think my community education courses are fantastic.
Thus, I hope you find value in the following articles and posts. Then, reach out for assistance with your matter.
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…
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…
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…
Yes, you can avoid probate in Minnesota. On the other hand, you can encourage probate too. Being dead does not remove you from probate hell. Instead, it only makes it worse. Luckily, I believe you and I can help our…
The easy way to avoid Minnesota probate is to never die. No, seriously – if you never die, then probate will not be an option. On the other hand, if you think you might die someday, grab an adult beverage before…
Trust breach happens when your children decide to argue over semantics. Would you rollover, in your grave, if your children sued one another ten (10) years later? Well, this actually happened in a case called In re: The Frank John…
You do not want the witness for a will to get drunk or hostile. I believe every person trying to formulate their will should have nice and friendly people as their witnesses. Because Minnesota law agrees, this is how I…
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.…
Using your next 4 minutes to watch this eulogy for a spouse can be very powerful. I am praying for you and your family.