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Minnesota: Can Medicaid Recover a Parent’s Home or Force a Deed Transfer?
Detailed Answer Short answer: Under Minnesota law you generally cannot be forced to sign over your mother’s deed while she…
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Minnesota: Why an Inherited House May Not Be a Probate Asset — Can You Make Mortgage Payments to Prevent Foreclosure?
Detailed Answer — Why an inherited house might not be a probate asset, and whether you can pay the mortgage…
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Challenging a Sibling’s Use of a Deceased Parent’s Bank Account in Minnesota
What to do if someone is using a deceased parent’s bank account before an administrator is appointed Short answer: If…
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Minnesota: Recovering Sentimental Items from a Sibling During Probate
Disclaimer: This is general information only and not legal advice. For advice specific to your situation, consult a Minnesota probate…
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Minnesota: Posting a Bond for an Administrator in Intestate Probate
Bonds for Personal Representatives in Minnesota Intestate Probate Short answer: Minnesota courts generally expect an administrator (personal representative appointed when…
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Minnesota — Enforcing or Disputing an Oral Agreement to Divide Wrongful Death Proceeds
Disclaimer: This is general information only and not legal advice. For advice about a specific situation in Minnesota, consult a…
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How to Apply to Serve as Administrator of an Intestate Estate in Minnesota
Overview This article explains, in plain language, how someone in Minnesota can apply to serve as the administrator (personal representative)…
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Minnesota — Selling an Estate House Facing Foreclosure When a Co-Administrator Refuses to Sign
Disclaimer: This information is educational only and not legal advice. Laws change and facts matter; consult a Minnesota probate attorney…
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Minnesota — Court Approval to Release Estate Funds When Distributions Are Disputed
How to Get Court Approval to Release Estate Funds When Beneficiaries Disagree Overview: This article explains how a personal representative…
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Minnesota: Filing a Deceased Parent’s Will When an Heir Refuses to Produce the Original
Can you get a deceased parent’s will into probate if someone is withholding the original? Short answer Yes. In Minnesota…