How to Transfer an Inherited Single‑Member LLC Interest in Minnesota
Detailed Answer Short answer: After a single‑member dies, the decedent’s membership interest first passes through probate (or by whatever estate substitute applies). The personal representative (executor/administrator) collects and clears title to the membership interest, then transfers the decedent’s transferable interest (the economic rights) to the beneficiary or devisee. Under Minnesota LLC law and typical operating […]
Read article →What Secretary of State Documents Banks Require to Verify Sole LLC Membership — Minnesota
Short answer The Minnesota Secretary of State can confirm that an LLC was formed and is (or was) an active business and can provide copies of its public filings (for example, the Articles of Organization and certified status letters). Those filings rarely list LLC members. To prove a family member was the sole member, most […]
Read article →Minnesota: Can I ask the court for an accounting of estate assets during probate?
How to ask the Minnesota probate court for an accounting of estate assets and transactions Short answer Yes. Under Minnesota probate law, an interested person can ask the court to require a personal representative (executor or administrator) to provide a full accounting of estate assets, receipts, disbursements, and transactions. The court can order a formal […]
Read article →How to Qualify as an Administrator of a Sibling’s Intestate Estate in Minnesota
How to Qualify as the Administrator of a Sibling’s Estate (Intestate) in Minnesota Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed Minnesota probate attorney for legal advice specific to your situation. Detailed Answer Basic rule: where and why you must be appointed If someone dies without […]
Read article →Minnesota: When Divorce Was Not Final — Can an Estranged Spouse Claim from the Estate?
Quick answer If a person dies before a divorce is final in Minnesota, the surviving spouse usually remains the legal spouse for probate and inheritance purposes. That means the estranged spouse can often inherit under intestacy rules, make claims for homestead, family allowance, and exempt property, and may be treated as beneficiary under wills or […]
Read article →Recovering Funeral and Pre‑Administration Expenses in Minnesota
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes — in Minnesota you can often recover reasonable funeral expenses and other out‑of‑pocket costs you paid before the estate is settled, but recovery depends on the estate’s assets, the timing and method of your claim, and whether the personal representative or the court approves the payment. This is general information, […]
Read article →What steps do I need to take to re-record or update a joint survivorship deed after co-owners died? (MN)
If you own real estate in Minnesota with one or more co-owners and some co-owners have died, you may need to update the county land records so title clearly reflects the surviving owner(s). Below is a practical, step-by-step FAQ-style guide that explains how survivorship (joint tenancy) normally works, how to confirm whether title passed automatically, […]
Read article →What can I do if the personal representative sends me a payment without explaining how he calculated my share of the estate? (MN)
Detailed Answer If a personal representative (PR) sends you a payment from an estate without explaining how they calculated your share, Minnesota law and common probate practice give you several rights and practical steps you can take. The personal representative owes beneficiaries fiduciary duties: they must gather assets, pay valid debts and expenses, and then […]
Read article →What documentation is required to prove I'm the next of kin and qualify as administrator in a reopened estate? (MN)
Detailed Answer Short answer: To prove you are the next of kin and to qualify as the administrator of a reopened estate in Minnesota you must file a petition with the probate court and attach documentary proof that establishes (1) the decedent’s death, (2) your identity and relationship to the decedent (heirship), (3) why the […]
Read article →How can I reopen my father's closed estate in MN so I can be appointed as administrator?
Reopening a closed estate in Minnesota and seeking appointment as administrator: FAQ Short answer If an estate for your father was closed in Minnesota but one or more reasons exist to reopen it (for example: newly discovered assets, unresolved creditor claims, an omitted heir, fraud or mistake in the original probate), you can ask the […]
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