TRANSFER ON DEATH DEEDS

Since May of 2008, Minnesota law has allowed you to transfer title to real estate you own to a beneficiary expressly stating that the deed is only effective upon your death. The use of a validly executed “transfer on death deed” (TODD) enables you to avoid the...

How Do I Create a Power of Attorney?

An attorney is not legally required to prepare a power of attorney. However, you should know that powers of attorney are required to be: In writing; Signed by you in front of a notary public; Dated appropriately; and Clear on what powers are being granted. CREATING A...

PROCEEDINGS SUBSEQUENT (TO INITIAL REGISTRATION)

On some occasions it becomes necessary for the Court to correct a Certificate of Title after it has issued. The most common correction required today results from situations in which title has been transferred as a result of a mortgage foreclosure sale. In ordinary...