As unbelievable as might seem, in some situations, your neighbor can legally claim ownership of a portion of your property. It often happens after years of informal use or assumptions about where the property line actually exists. It’s a legal concept known as adverse...
Parents don’t always remain in the same area after divorce. When they don’t live close to each other, it can be difficult to handle parenting time situations. This isn’t usually a problem if they’re within a reasonable driving distance from each other, but that’s not...
Every deed, mortgage note and similar document requires submission to a local county recorder’s office. The county recorder helps maintain thorough title records for all local real estate. The title records for real property show who currently owns the property and...
Probate is a structured process for settling a loved one’s estate, ensuring expenses are paid and the remaining assets are distributed to heirs and beneficiaries. But there are times when probate can become a source of conflict. Emotions run high, or some estate...
Probate controls how your property moves after death. In Minnesota, probate usually depends on how much you own, how you titled your assets and what planning you completed during life. How Minnesota probate works Probate is a court process that transfers assets that...
You and your spouse signed a prenuptial agreement before you got married, and you are probably counting on some of the protections in that document as you go through a divorce. Maybe you earn far more money than your spouse or you own your own business. Perhaps you...
Creating a long‑term estate plan that protects wealth for future generations has become a growing priority for families. With several states updating their trust and perpetuities laws in recent years, many people are asking whether dynasty trusts are an option in...
If you are facing foreclosure, it is a time of uncertainty. Foreclosure does not happen overnight, so you may still have months in your home before the lender reclaims it. But you know that things are going to be changing, and you may be looking into any options you...
Contrary to common belief, if you stand to inherit from a deceased person's estate, you have certain rights during the probate process. Whether you’ve been named in a will or there’s no will but you may qualify under state intestacy laws, it is smart to learn and...
You need to be adequately informed when buying a property. Minnesota law requires a seller to disclose known material facts and issues. Essentially, any information that could adversely and significantly affect the use and enjoyment of the property and the intended...
