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It is often the case that families in Minnesota and around the nation will find out about the hefty taxes they need to pay on an estate days after the relative's death. According to the IRS, holders of an estate with an accumulative value of over $11.18 million must...
When a Minnesota resident dies, they have often accumulated debt. It is important to address this debt when the affairs are sorted out. If there is debt that is not paid off by an executor, there can be some problems. Paying off the estate's debts is one of the...
When a person passes away, their heirs and other family members are there to help settle the estate. This can be a complicated process, especially if the person has quite a few assets that need to be settled. An estate needs to have a valuation completed, but how is...
Nowadays, individuals in Minnesota and elsewhere understand the importance of establishing an estate plan. Taking this step not only protects the individual and their wishes when it comes to property and asset distribution, but it also protects the loved ones of the...
When a family member dies, their estate may wind up in probate. The probate process in Minnesota can be complicated and involve many different interested parties. One of those parties may be creditors. When an estate is in probate, there is often a personal...
When someone dies, they typically leave their estate to their loved ones. Occasionally, disputes arise regarding the estate among those who are left behind. In these circumstances, estate disputes can become complicated and stressful. Estate mediation is one way to...
When a loved one dies in Minnesota, a personal representative may engage in estate valuation for tax purposes and for its proper distribution. A person may also calculate the value of their estate when they are alive to help them determine the value of estate, make...
Being an executor of an estate in Minnesota carries numerous responsibilities which, if not properly performed, can lead to court battles among heirs, family members and creditors. Estate valuation of household property is one of these important responsibilities.Every...
When a Minnesotan dies, their estate is an important legacy that they leave behind. For tax purposes, the value of the estate needs to be calculated. There are two ways for an estate valuation to take place.One valuation that is made of an estate is the date of death...
Last week's post on this Saint Paul, Minnesota, estate litigation blog discussed the "step-up basis" and its importance in putting the correct value on a probate estate. Arguments over what basis to apply to a piece of property, however, are just one of the many...
