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...
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...
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...
Jan 19, 2015
Written and Current as of December 2014 People approach estate planning with many different goals in mind. When one of those goals is providing for the wellbeing of a disabled family member, special attention must be paid to ensure that provisions for the family...
