Under Minnesota law, if someone dies without a Will, his or her spouse generally inherits the decedent's personal property. In a situation where...

Does a business have to have a lawyer represent them in concilation court in Minnesota

No, businesses are generally exempt from the attorney requirement for conciliation court. An officer of the company or authorized agent can appear.

Does a will have to be registered with court before being distributed and when would an attorney be needed ?

Copies of a Will can be voluntarily distributed to heirs at any time. If the party in possession of the Will is not willing to voluntarily provide...

My brother died intestate in MN. Does his wife have a right to investments that were is his name only?

I agree with Mr. Baker. You should absolutely consult an attorney who can represent you and guide you in this matter. With a trust interest as an...

A friend of mine recently passed away owing me 4000$

Yes, you would generally have options. The first step would be to determine if a probate was opened. If so, send a letter to the Personal...

A house in my mom's name

I'm very sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, more information would be needed to provide an accurate answer to your question. For instance, you...

What is the difference between 524.2-402 DESCENT OF HOMESTEAD and 524.2-102 SHARE OF THE SPOUSE?

I'm sorry for the loss of your father. The attorney is most likely correct. Unless the home was owned in joint tenancy or there was a Will...

As "personal representative" of my mother's will, what steps must I do to close her estate when there are little or no assets?

I agree with Ms. Rosha. Generally, in the case of an estate with a value of under $50,000 and containing no real estate, a person who is entitled...

I agree with Mr. Brinkmeier. You will absolutely need a probate. Unless the home was owned in Joint Tenancy or subject to a Transfer on Death...

We want to dissolve a LLC but are unable to locate a member. What do we do?

I agree with Mr. Nelson's answer. One additional point to consider, however, is that your Operating Agreement may only require that notice be...