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Minnesota probate articles

• How Do You Make a Valid Will In Minnesota?

  2021-02-10

  To make a valid will under Minnesota law, the will must be: In writing; Signed by the testator; Signed by two witnesses.   The requirements to make a valid will in Minnesota can be found at Minnesota Statutes § 524.2-502 . Who Can Make…

• Non Probate Asset Controlled by Beneficiary Designation, Not the Will, in Minnesota

  2019-09-27

  Does A Will Control Over a Beneficiary Designation? Can a court, carrying out the terms of a will, control the disposition of a non-probate asset? No. Non-probate assets are not controlled by the terms of a will, even if the will explicitly…

• Surviving Spouse Rights Minnesota

  2019-09-27

  Surviving spouses have important rights and benefits under Minnesota law, including: Intestate Rights Elective Share Homestead Exempt Property Family Allowance Surviving Spouse Rights In Minnesota If There Is No Valid Will When someone dies…

• Who Are Next Of Kin In Minnesota?

  2020-08-24

  “Next of kin” for inheritance purposes under Minnesota law means the relatives that inherit under the intestacy statutes and are: Surviving spouse Descendants Parents Siblings Grandparents Aunts and uncles In the context of a Minnesota wron…