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The Dave Burns Law Office recently handled a case involving the question of whether a valid will was created under Minnesota’s new “harmless error rule.” The court held that the document in question did not constitute a last will and testament… Read More

Probate disputes can be costly, time-consuming, and contentious. They can also cause emotional stress and tear families apart. However, families in Minnesota who are facing probate litigation have another option available — mediation. This is a for… Read More

Probate can be lengthy, costly, and overwhelming. The process can be even more stressful if family members do not agree how their loved one’s property should be distributed and the conflict must be resolved with litigation. It’s important to unde… Read More

Losing a loved one can be emotionally overwhelming. In addition to going through the grieving process, you might also be concerned about what will happen during the probate process and the steps that need to be taken to ensure the decedent’s proper… Read More

Issues in connection with hidden assets are not uncommon during the process of administering an estate. For instance, a decedent may have failed to properly document all the property they left behind, either intentionally or inadvertently. In other c… Read More

If your loved one recently passed away, you might have many questions about the legal process that is associated with settling their estate. Critically, people often confuse the terms “probate,” and “estate litigation.” Although they both tak… Read More

The trustee of a revocable or irrevocable trust is required to follow specific rules, regulations, and procedures. Importantly, a trust beneficiary has the right to have a trustee who acts in good faith, is loyal, and protects the trust property. The… Read More

If your loved one passed away, their assets will usually need to be distributed through the probate process. In the best-case scenario, the decedent’s wishes will be outlined in a valid will that specifies the beneficiaries who will receive which a… Read More