In order for your mother's stated intent that you receive the home she needed to either 1) make a Will bequeathing it to you at her death, 2) make...

You will want to read the Will carefully to determine how the house is to go to the three of you. If the Will says the estate goes to the three...

What do I do if my dad died with no spouse and I'm the only child and he owned estate

As there appears to be land titled in your father's name, it is possible that probate is unavoidable. The only way to avoid probate with respect to...

In what county should probate take place?

Minnesota law provides the proper venue for a probate case is the county where the decedent was domiciled at the time of his or her death. ...

If you are each receiving $50,000, you are likely going to need to open a probate. Unless there are cash accounts that are given to specific...

How can I get my inheritance?

I'm assuming by this question being in the probate section that your father has passed away. The manner in which your father's estate passes is...

Am I not entitle to see my mothers will?

As an heir you are entitled to notice of any probate proceeding that may take place to administer your mother's estate. As part of the probate, the...

You will want to retain a probate attorney immediately to review your mother's Will and advise you as to your rights as an heir and beneficiary of...

Joint ownership generally will keep an asset out of probate, and, upon the death of a co-owner, will pass automatically to the surviving joint...

Should I transfer/re-do my will in Minnesota, since we moved from North Carolina?

We typically tell our clients to have their estate plan reviewed once every 3-5 years, or when a big life event happens (have kids, buy a business,...