My father recently passed away and did not have a will. What happens to the land that he and his younger brother own jointly?

I would concur with the previous attorney answers above. In addition, I would add that if the property was jointly owned at the time of death that...

It is not recommended to draft your own Will without the advice of an attorney with a background in estate planning who is licensed to practice law...

How do I ensure my choice (or at least wishes known) of guardians (non-relatives) of my children upon my demise?

This is tricky, as it is a guardianship matter that is housed within your estate plan (with family law considerations/undertones). So long as...

Joint Wills are relatively uncommon in Minnesota (though not invalid). The terms of the Will are going to control whether the document may be...

My parents died an they don’t have a will?

Contact a Probate Attorney. There is a process, called Intestacy, where the state of Minnesota provides a "default Will" for your parents....

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How does a supplemental needs trust affect section 8?

Section 8 housing and other affordable housing/subsidy subsidy programs typically focus on a recipient's income instead of his or her assets in...

Unfortunately, if your mother is already receiving Medicaid benefits (called Medical Assistance in Minnesota), there is not a way that she can...

Can i do an amendment to a Rev Living Trust for an address change (moved from NV to MN)?

While it always good to have your estate plan reviewed by an attorney that practices within the jurisdiction that you live in, an amendment in this...

What determines if you need a will or a trust? Do you need one or the other or both?

I agree with Attorney Richards. The answer to the question will depend upon what attorney you end up working with. Some attorneys heavily favor...

When a person dies, the person has a financial power of attorney and wrote a will but never signed his will. Who decides ?

Powers of Attorney are void upon the Principal's death. This means, essentially, that POAs die with the person who created them. If the person...