With informal probate in MN, how does an executor force a family member to turn over items in the estate back to the executor?

Since you are asking this question I assume you don't currently have an attorney. Has the estate been probated? You say informal probate, but have...

The short answer is yes. If a person dies intestate (leaving no Will) in Minnesota and leaves a surviving spouse and children from a different...

How can I leave a house to my sister if my estate is not large enough to cover my existing debts?

Generally, real estate that is not homesteaded will be sold to pay creditors. More importantly, I am concerned about how your estate plan is...

I am assuming from your question that "estate" means home. As a Minnesota Attorney I am unfamiliar with CA probate code, however, many states...

Creditors claims

Since I am not licensed to practice in Washington state, I can only give you generic information. Most states exempt the homestead from creditor...

The cost depends on the complexity of the estate and on the attorney you choose. Many attorneys charge by the hour so the final cost is unknown,...

How can I eliminate my husband as my primary beneficiary in my 401K, life insurance and IRA without his knowledge? I want to

Generally, spouses have special rights under federal or state law so you may not be able to remove him as beneficiary without his approval. I...

Question about filling out the inventory and appraisement forms

I am concerned that you appear to be trying to probate an estate without the assistance of an attorney. While many states allow pro se probate...

Executor wants payment from the estate for being the executor

The probate statutes in Massachusetts will dictate how much he can charge, usually a “reasonable” fee. The courts in MA should have interpreted...

How long do you have to file probate for an estate?

I am sorry for your loss. Depending on how your father's assets were titled, probate may not be needed. For example, if all his assets were titled...