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...

MEDICAID PLANNING AND TRUSTS: FAMILY DISCRETIONARY TRUSTS

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...