Oct 5, 2022
Death is always tragic. Furthermore, when it comes to the disposition of a decedent’s property, there are a multitude of legal issues that can make it even more burdensome for a decedent’s loved ones. However, Minnesota has multiple legal devices that can alleviate...
Mar 18, 2022
When a family member dies unexpectedly it brings legal obstacles you may not be prepared for. One such obstacle is obtaining access to the deceased person’s Apple account. People store many things in their Apple accounts including important documents, photos,...
Jul 6, 2016
By Michael S. Divine 6/28/2016 This article discusses some of the legal documents that can assist in planning for the physical care of a minor child in the event of a parent’s death or incapacity. Minnesota law provides that a parent may appoint a guardian over a...
Oct 8, 2015
By Michael Divine, Esq. In Minnesota, a probate is generally only required if an estate’s probate assets exceed $50,000. Accordingly, estate planning that aims to avoid probate must utilize strategies reducing the probate estate – often by...
Oct 1, 2015
By Michael S. Divine The state of Minnesota provides an easy and efficient way to leave specific gifts of tangible personal property when using a will as your primary estate planning vehicle. Minnesota Statute § 524.2-513 allows the author of a will (“testator”) to...
Aug 10, 2015
A loved one has died, and you know that a probate is needed, but where must that probate take place? When a resident of Minnesota dies the proper venue for the probate proceeding is the county where the person was domiciled at the time of their death.[i] Under the...
