While the question posed does relate to and is impacted by the passing of mom, it really is more of a tax question than an estate planning...

I'm afraid your question doesn't include clear enough information to allow an answer. Are you saying that your sister signed a Transfer on Death...

Whoo boy! This is a tough situation and I'm so sorry you're stuck facing it. From the sounds of it, and assuming you believe there are sufficient...

It can be a challenge when you find that additional process and expense are required to get through the already-tedious and expensive process of...

It is my belief that your probate lawyer SHOULD be assisting in this inquiry. If she is unfamiliar with the laws pertaining to corporate...

In Minnesota, he may want to investigate the use of a Transfer on Death Deed. That'll keep the house from needing to go through the relatively...

I do not have enough facts to be able to offer advice that is specific to your case. You may want to do a google search for "mn probate written...

Yup! See: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/524.2-502

I am so sorry to hear of your loss and that it's being made more difficult by the actions of your step-mom. I'm afraid the power of attorney is...

The document called "Letters Testamentary" is only granted by a court in the course of a probate proceeding. You could conceivably pursue a probate...