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Maple Grove, MN 55369
Probate
Minnesota Probate Attorney
Probate is essentially nothing more than a court-supervised transfer of title of assets to the named individuals. The court distributes the deceased's assets according to a will, if there is one. In the absence of a will, the court distributes the assets according to the heirs according to state law.
At the Roulet Law Firm, we understand that the loss of a loved one is a very difficult time. But we will make the probate experience easy, efficient and expedited so you can focus on recovering emotionally from your loss. We will handle most of the time-consuming work on your behalf and will ensure that all the paperwork is completed accurately, which minimizes time wasted in court.
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The probate process begins with the executor of a will filing a petition with the court to "open" the probate. If there is no will, anyone with an interest in the estate may petition the court to become the personal representative. If more than one person seeks to become the personal representative, a court hearing will be held to determine who should do it. Once the probate is opened, the court provides paperwork -- known as letters testamentary -- that state the executor or administrator has authority to act on behalf of the estate to open accounts, locate assets, transfer them to the probate estate, and in some cases, sell assets.
Due to state laws that determine how long assets must be held, hearings and a congested court system, probate in Minnesota usually takes between 12 to 16 months. However, not all probate actions are exactly identical. More often than not, the larger the estate, the more involved the process.
Probate can be costly. Attorneys and executors need to be paid. In addition court filing fees, copy costs, notice and other fees add up quickly. The court may require that the executor post a bond, unless waived in the will, or all beneficiaries waive the posting of the bond and the court approves. At the Roulet Law Firm, we will help reduce the cost of probate as much as possible.
To discuss probate with an experienced probate lawyer, please schedule a complimentary, no obligation initial consultation with the Roulet Law Firm. We can be reached by phone or e-mail, and we are open for some weeknight or Saturday appointments.
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