Minnesota: Does a Prenuptial Agreement Change Life Estate Provisions or My Inheritance, and What to Do If the Executor Won’t Produce It?
Minnesota: How a Prenuptial Agreement Can Affect Life Estate Provisions and an Heir’s Share — and What to Do If the Executor Refuses to Produce Documents Detailed Answer Short answer: yes — a valid prenuptial (premarital) agreement can change how property is classified and what a surviving spouse may receive on death, and that can […]
Read article →How to Verify an Executor’s Calculation of Your Share from a Sibling’s House Sale — Minnesota
Understanding the Executor’s Accounting: How to Verify Your Share from a Sold Estate Property in Minnesota Detailed answer — what you can request and how to check the math This section explains, in clear steps, how to confirm that the personal representative (sometimes called the executor) correctly calculated your percentage share of proceeds from the […]
Read article →Selling a Deceased Relative’s House During Probate in Minnesota: What to Know When a Mortgage Exists
Detailed Answer — Can a decedent’s house be sold during probate when there’s a mortgage? Short answer: Yes — but only through the decedent’s personal representative (executor/administrator) and subject to the mortgage lender’s rights and the probate court’s procedures. The mortgage stays attached to the property until it is paid or otherwise resolved. The personal […]
Read article →Minnesota: Do I Need to Publish a 3‑Month Notice to Creditors Under the Small Estate Process Before Selling a Deceased Parent’s House?
Do I have to publish a 3‑month notice to creditors under Minnesota’s small estate process before selling my mother’s house? Short answer: In most cases, no — the Minnesota “small estate” affidavit that avoids formal probate applies to personal property, not to real estate. If you need to sell your mother’s house and title is […]
Read article →Proving Vehicle Value for Probate — Minnesota Guide
Proving the Value of a Deceased Relative’s Vehicles in Minnesota Detailed Answer When a person dies and their estate goes through probate in Minnesota, the personal representative (executor or administrator) usually must identify and value the decedent’s assets. Vehicles are common estate assets. For probate purposes, you generally need to determine the vehicle’s fair market […]
Read article →How to Prove the Value of a Deceased Relative’s Vehicle in Minnesota Probate
Detailed Answer When you administer an estate in Minnesota, you must identify, collect, and value the decedent’s assets, including vehicles. Minnesota law (see Minnesota’s probate code, Chapter 524) gives the personal representative the duty to gather estate property and account for it to the court. For an overview of the probate process, see the Minnesota […]
Read article →Minnesota — How to Become a Limited Personal Representative in a Small Estate (FAQ)
How to get appointed as a limited personal representative in a small estate in Minnesota Short answer: In Minnesota you must confirm the estate qualifies for a simplified/small-estate procedure, file the proper petition or affidavit with the probate court in the county where the decedent lived, ask the court to appoint you with the specific […]
Read article →Minnesota: What Happens to an LLC Member's Share When a Member Dies
Disclaimer: This is educational information only and not legal advice. For advice tailored to your situation, consult a licensed Minnesota attorney. Detailed Answer If an LLC operating agreement in Minnesota is silent about what happens to a member’s ownership interest at the member’s death, state law fills the gap with default rules. Two legal points […]
Read article →How to Prove a Zero Balance and Close a Spouse’s Estate in Minnesota
FAQ: How to prove a zero balance and formally close an estate when the decedent left no probate assets Short answer: In Minnesota, you first confirm whether any assets must pass through probate. If the decedent’s assets passed outside probate (joint tenancy, named beneficiaries, or accounts at zero) and there are no unpaid debts, you […]
Read article →Minnesota: When a Small-Estate Affidavit Can Replace Formal Probate for an Intestate Estate
Detailed Answer — Using a Small-Estates Affidavit in Minnesota In Minnesota, you can sometimes settle an intestate (no will) decedent's personal property without opening a full formal probate case by using the statutory small-estate procedures. These procedures allow a surviving spouse, heir, or other entitled person to collect certain assets quickly and with less cost […]
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