by admin | Nov 30, 2020 | All Law, Elder
Prior to the enactment of Minnesota’s “trust busting” statute (Minnesota Statutes section 501B.895, the predecessor to Minnesota Statutes section 501C.1206), the second type of trust commonly used to help with Medicaid planning was called a “Family Discretionary...
by admin | Nov 30, 2020 | All Law, Estate Planning
A power of attorney is a document authorizing someone to act on your behalf. You determine how much power the person will have over your affairs. The person who authorizes someone else to act on his or her behalf is called the “principal”. The person given the power...
by admin | Nov 30, 2020 | Elder
Prior to the enactment of Minnesota’s “trust busting” statute (Minnesota Statutes section 501B.895), two types of trusts which were commonly used in Medicaid planning. The first type of trust commonly used in Medicaid planning was a “Family Income Trust” or “FIT”....
by admin | Nov 30, 2020 | All Law, Estate Planning
In some cases, the probate court may require a personal representative to post a bond. This article will explain what a “probate bond” and when a probate bond might be required by the court. PROBATE BOND In some cases, the probate court may require the personal...
by admin | Nov 30, 2020 | All Law, Estate Planning
JOINT TENANTS VS TENANTS IN COMMON: PROS AND CONS The choice of whether it is best to own property as a joint tenant or “tenant in common” will depend on a number of different factors. You need to take into account your own situation and the relationship that you have...
