Inheriting assets is a mix of honor and responsibility. As Minnesota probate lawyer, I've seen many people unprepared for the implications of managing their inheritance. The inclination to treat an inheritance as "bonus" money is common, but there...
Estate plans usually concern who will get what, like money, jewelry, the house, and family heirlooms after a person dies. Little thought, though, is given to what will happen to debts when they die; most importantly, the mortgage. Many people...
Probate in Minnesota is a process in which a court decides whether a will is valid or not. It’s also legally required in most cases for the management and distribution of a decedent’s assets with or without a will. This definition suggests that if...
As a Minnesota will lawyer, one question I often receive is whether a person with a life estate can rent the property to others. A life estate is a type of legal arrangement in which an individual, known as a life tenant, is given the right to use...
As a Minnesota estate planning lawyer, I often receive questions about the roles and responsibilities of a Personal Representative (also known as executor) and Attorney-in-Fact (appointed in a Power of Attorney (POA)), especially in situations...
As an elder lawyer serving Minnesota, I often counsel families grappling with the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia. A common and particularly distressing symptom of dementia is sundowning, characterized by increased confusion,...
Estate planning can seem daunting with its complex terminology and numerous components. But don't worry, this guide from our Minnesota estate planning attorney is here to help you navigate the basics. What exactly is estate planning?Let's...
If we had a dollar for every time someone asked this question when creating an estate plan…... well, you get the point. There’s a common belief that if you want to disinherit someone, say an adult child, that you should leave them $1 and...
One common misconception when it comes to estate planning is the belief that one must have significant assets to establish a comprehensive plan. As an estate lawyer in Minnesota, I'm here to tell you that this simply isn't the case. In fact, life...