Minnesota: What Happens if Mediation Fails in a Partition or Probate Dispute?
Detailed Answer When mediation does not resolve a partition or probate dispute in Minnesota, you very often do still need to go to court. Mediation is a negotiation tool. It can stop a case from going to court if the parties reach a written agreement. If no agreement is reached, mediation itself usually does not […]
Read article →How to Open Probate in Minnesota When You Live Out of State
How to open probate in Minnesota when you live out of state — FAQ Short answer: If the decedent was domiciled in Minnesota at death, you (as a sibling living out of state) can start probate in the Minnesota district court for the county where the decedent lived. You will generally need the original will […]
Read article →How to Settle a Parent’s Estate in Minnesota and Handle Property in Another State
Step-by-step: Settling a Parent’s Estate in Minnesota and Handling Out‑of‑State Property Disclaimer: This is educational information only and is not legal advice. Laws change and every estate is different. Consult a licensed Minnesota attorney (and an attorney in the other state if needed) before making legal decisions. Detailed Answer If your parent died while living […]
Read article →Minnesota — Steps to File and Record a New Deed So a Child Becomes Owner After a Spouse's Death
Detailed Answer — How to get property into your child’s name after your spouse’s death (Minnesota) Short overview: The exact steps depend on how the property was owned when your spouse died. Common paths are (1) ownership that already includes survivorship rights (no probate), (2) a probate administration (if your spouse owned the property alone […]
Read article →Minnesota: How to Make Sure a Wrongful Death Settlement Is Filed and Split Correctly
How to make sure a wrongful death settlement is filed correctly and distributed as agreed — Minnesota Summary: This article explains, in plain language, the steps you should take to ensure a wrongful death settlement is properly filed with the court and distributed according to the parties’ agreement under Minnesota law. It highlights who typically […]
Read article →Do I still need a transfer-on-death deed or payable-on-death designation if my will leaves everything to my daughter? — Minnesota
Do you still need a transfer-on-death deed or a payable-on-death designation if your will leaves everything to your daughter? Overview: A will is an important estate planning tool, but it does not automatically control all property after your death. Certain ways of holding title and beneficiary designations move assets outside probate. This article explains how […]
Read article →Minnesota: Requiring a Co‑Heir to Reimburse an Appraisal Before an Estate Buyout
Who Pays for an Appraisal When Heirs Do a Property Buyout? (Minnesota) Short answer: It depends. Whether a co‑heir must reimburse you for an appraisal before a buyout hinges on whether the appraisal was ordered or approved as an estate expense, whether you have a written agreement with the co‑heir, and whether a probate or […]
Read article →Transferring a Deceased Parent's House to Heirs in Minnesota
How to transfer real estate after a parent dies without a will in Minnesota Short answer: First determine how title was held. If the deed named co-owners with rights of survivorship or a transfer-on-death (TOD) beneficiary, the house may pass outside probate. If the property was solely in your parent’s name and there is no […]
Read article →Taking Over a Deceased Parent’s Mortgage and Home — Minnesota
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article explains general Minnesota legal principles and common steps people take when they want to continue mortgage payments or take ownership of a deceased relative’s home. This is educational information, not legal advice. For personalized guidance, consult a licensed Minnesota attorney or your lender. Detailed Answer — What […]
Read article →How to Prove Paternity for Inheritance in Minnesota
FAQ: Understanding How to Establish Legal Parentage for Inheritance in Minnesota This FAQ explains how someone can establish that a deceased person was their father when his name does not appear on the birth certificate, and how that affects inheritance under Minnesota law. This is general information, not legal advice. Detailed Answer — How Minnesota […]
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