My loved one just passed, so what do I do next?

Probate Administration

When a loved one dies, and the funeral is done, family members often wonder about what to do next. It can be difficult to want to handle legal and paperwork matters in the midst of grieving and even harder when you don’t know where to start. Here is a list of things...

I’ve Been Named the Trustee of a Trust…What Did I Agree To?

Duties of a Trustee, Trusts

Many people who are asked by a family member of close friend to serve as the trustee of a trust are honored to be chosen and readily agree to take on the responsibility. If that describes your situation, it’s very likely you have no idea what you have just agreed to...

Tips & Rules for Minnesota Personal Representatives

Probate Administration

If you have been named the Personal Representative of someone’s estate or the Trustee of a Trust, you may be unaware of all the details this responsibility entails.  Most parents name a child as a personal representative, but seldom do children then do the...

There’s a potential risk of liability to Personal Representatives

Probate Administration

As a general rule, Personal Representatives in a probate administration are not liable for the debts of the estate. If they were, no one would be willing to serve for risk that the estate couldn’t cover all the bills. But, like many things in the law, there is...