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Passing without an Estate Plan

If you die without a will or a revocable living trust, your assets will pass to close family members in a manner that the Minnesota legislature has determined. However, there are some assets that will pass by beneficiary designations too. In effect, you have multiple estate plans in place.

Probate and Long Term Health Care

Probate and Long Term Health Care

Living Wills and Advanced Health Care Directives: An Overview

A blog post about living wills and other health care directives.

Four Vital Items to Cover in Preparing a Will

For many families, a relative dying without a will causes significant strife, since a will names the legal guardians of the person's children - The last thing you want to have if you die is a fight over who's going to raise your children or how you wanted your money distributed.

"MARRIED WITH CHILDREN, BUT NO WILL?” READ ON

Why a will is so important

Frequently Asked Questions about Probate in Florida

Below are answers to some frequently asked questions by people looking for help with the probate process.

Why Every Family Needs a Will

What happens if you die without a will?

Probate Court Powers and Jurisdiction: An Overview

Blog post on the authority of probate courts.

The Probate Process: On Intellectual Disability and Guardianship

Blog post on guardians of minors with intellectual disabilities in the probate process.

Court Upholds Youth Services Commitment of Disabled Son to Facility

Blog post about the rights of a neglected child in probate proceedings.

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