One of the most important estate planning documents is your Living Will. A Living Will directs what medical treatment and medications you should receive when you become disabled and cannot express your own wishes. I say "when you become disabled" rather than "if you become disabled" because every one of us will be disabled at some point in our lives.
A common misconception that many Minnesota families have during a probate proceeding is to assume that the lawyer hired by the executor is there to represent all family members. This is not so. The executor (also known as a personal representative) hires the attorney to represent him or her in the probate proceeding.
When a person is informed by their medical professional that he or she is going to die soon, one of the major issues that he or she has to face is how to handle their bank accounts, retirement plans, real estate, and other assets. Receiving this news can cause some very high emotions for the family. The well-intended, but sometimes misguided, advice from relatives may cause the dying person to mak
When the executor of the estate delays on administration or does things which some of the heirs think is wrong, can the heirs call or write the court to have the court look into it? As a general matter, under Minnesota Law the court usually will not intervene in most probate cases. For the most part the Probate Court is not an investigative and enforcement arm of the government.
When buying a new car consumers are often asked by the dealer if they want to purchase an "Extended Warranty" The dealer claims that this extended warranty provides bumper to bumper coverage after the original factory warranty expires. It is understandable that many consumers purchase these "Extended Warranties" thinking they will be protected from having a lemon vehicle if problems arise after th
Minnesota is well known for its deer hunting and offers some great opportunities for hunters to get out in the field. However, it is important to know the law to avoid a violation while deer hunting.
