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...
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...
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...
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...
