How to Clear Creditor Claims Before Selling a Parent’s Estate Home in Minnesota
Clearing Creditor Claims Before Selling a Parent’s Estate Home in Minnesota Short answer: Before you sell your parent’s home that is part of their probate estate in Minnesota, you generally must identify the estate’s debts, open probate (or establish legal authority to act), provide notice to creditors, resolve or reserve for valid claims, clear liens […]
Read article →Transferring a Deceased Parent's Vehicle Title in Minnesota
Transferring vehicle ownership after an owner dies — Minnesota guide Disclaimer This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws change and every situation is different. Consult a licensed Minnesota attorney or the Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) for guidance specific to your situation. Detailed answer: how the process […]
Read article →Minnesota — Who Receives Leftover Sale Proceeds When Someone Dies Without a Will?
What Happens to Leftover Sale Proceeds When Someone Dies Without a Will in Minnesota? FAQ — plain-language explanation of how Minnesota law treats sale proceeds when a person dies intestate Short answer If someone in Minnesota dies without a will, money from the sale of their property is usually part of their probate estate and […]
Read article →Minnesota: Steps to Take When a Proposed Administrator Withholds Estate Asset Information
Detailed Answer If a person nominated to administer an estate refuses to provide you with asset details or copies of estate records, Minnesota law gives interested persons several practical and court-based ways to get the information needed. This article explains what an “interested person” can request, practical steps to try first, and the court remedies […]
Read article →Challenging a Sibling’s Petition for Letters of Administration in Minnesota
Can I challenge my sibling’s petition for letters of administration in Minnesota? Short answer: Yes — in Minnesota you can formally object to a sibling’s petition to be appointed personal representative (formerly called administrator). You must file a written objection with the probate court handling the estate, explain the legal grounds for the objection, and […]
Read article →Minnesota — Forcing a Surviving Spouse to Sell a House: What to Know
Detailed Answer Short answer: It depends on how the house is titled and on the surviving spouse’s statutory rights under Minnesota law. A valid will controls distribution of property that is part of the decedent’s probate estate, but a surviving spouse may have independent rights (homestead use, an elective share, or ownership by entireties) that […]
Read article →Recovering a Cash Bequest from a Sibling’s Estate — Minnesota
Detailed Answer Short answer: If an appointed personal representative (executor) in Minnesota refuses to turn over a cash bequest, you can demand an accounting, petition the probate court to compel distribution, and — if necessary — seek removal or surcharge of the personal representative. The process usually begins with written demands and, if those fail, […]
Read article →Minnesota: How to File a Notice to Creditors (Probate Process)
How to File a Notice to Creditors in Minnesota: Step-by-Step FAQ Disclaimer: This information is educational only and is not legal advice. Consult a Minnesota attorney about your situation. Detailed answer — overview of the process under Minnesota law When someone dies, the estate may have unpaid debts. A Notice to Creditors alerts potential claimants […]
Read article →How to Become Executor in Minnesota When a Nominated Sibling Refuses to Serve
What to do in Minnesota if the person named as executor refuses to serve Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. This article explains general Minnesota probate rules and common steps people take when a nominated personal representative (executor) refuses to serve. Consult a Minnesota probate attorney for advice tailored […]
Read article →Minnesota: Can Medicaid Recover a Parent’s Home or Force a Deed Transfer?
Detailed Answer Short answer: Under Minnesota law you generally cannot be forced to sign over your mother’s deed while she is alive, and Minnesota’s Medicaid (Medical Assistance) recovery rules are limited and mostly apply after the recipient dies. However, Minnesota’s estate recovery rules and federal Medicaid transfer rules can affect the home in some situations, […]
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