Probate refers to the general administering of a deceased person's will or the estate of a deceased person without a will. The general rule of thumb in Minnesota is that your estate goes through probate if (1) you die with more than $75,000.00 in your name alone; or (2) you die owning any real estate in [...]
Homes are one of the greatest and most expensive assets many people have. As a parent, you want your children to have your home after you die, but to ensure that your children are left with your home, there are some important steps that you must take. Your children will only be left with your [...]
Introduction to Pay-on-Death Accounts Payable-on-death accounts are a type of bank account that, at the owner's death, passes the money remaining in the account directly to the beneficiaries named by the account owner. They offer an easy way to keep money out of probate. Notify your bank that you would like to add a pay-on-death [...]
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No one can predict the future with 100% certainty. And that's why now is a great time to get a jump on estate planning. Do your family and loved ones know what accounts you have, where your financial information is and what your wishes are? Now is the time to tell them. If you start [...]
In Minnesota, Sellers of residential homes have to disclose known material facts that could “adversely and significantly” affect the Buyer’s use and enjoyment of the property. This usually means things like hail damage or flooding and can be disclosed via a third-party inspection. But what if you think Casper the not-so-friendly ghost might affect Buyer’s [...]
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Real estate encompasses not only one’s primary residence but also other real estate such as a vacation home or a rental property. The ideal form of ownership varies depending on the type of real estate you own. Below, we take a look at the different types of real estate and offer advice about the best [...]
Investing in real estate can be a complicated process. That is why many people turn to establishing limited liability companies, or LLCs, to account for all of the complex legal and tax implications of owning multiple properties. Before you advise someone on their options or choose one for yourself, here are some things you may [...]
How do you let your doctors know in advance what kind of medical care you would want if you can't speak for yourself? An Advance Healthcare Directive lays out who you want to speak for you and what kind of treatments you want in the event you are incapacitated. In this way, you are prepared [...]
