A transfer-on-death deed (TODD) can allow a Minnesota homeowner to pass a home to a named beneficiary without going through probate. The owner keeps full ownership of the property; the TODD takes effect only after the owner’s death. It can be a useful estate-planning...
Divorce changes life for every member of your family. Children often struggle to understand why everything feels different. As a parent going through divorce in Minnesota, you can help your child adjust to shifts in their daily routine. While you work through the...
Questions about personal belongings often come up after a family member passes. The probate process decides how these assets are collected and given to heirs. Knowing how this process works can help families understand what to expect in the months ahead. What counts...
Families often look for wills and other instructions shortly after a person dies. Unfortunately, a majority of adults in the United States do not have wills or any other estate planning documents in place. Their families may then face a much more complex probate and...
Marital assets need to go through property division during a divorce. But not everything that a couple owns qualifies as a marital asset. Some may count as separate assets, meaning one spouse owns them independently and they do not need to go through property...
When two or more people share ownership of real property, they also share a responsibility for their real estate holdings. They may both need to contribute toward insurance and tax costs, as well as any mortgage payments. They may also have an arrangement for sharing...
Now that the school year is over, it’s time for parents to shift to summer plans. This isn’t always easy, partly because everyone becomes so accustomed to having a school schedule firmly in place. Even if your child is already enjoying their summer, there are a few...
Many people still have outstanding debt when they pass away. Some people pass away unexpectedly, and they may still have major debts like business loans or mortgage loans. But even someone who has addressed all of their major debts could still have credit card bills,...
Many homebuyers assume that once the transaction is done, ownership is automatically clean and undisputed. In reality, property ownership can be challenged after purchase due to hidden defects in the title. These may include missing heirs, undisclosed liens, clerical...
Becoming a parent changes the way you see the world. You hold your child for the first time and feel something entirely new. That feeling comes with a question that will not leave you alone: if something happened to you, would your children be okay? Many Minnesota...
