Scott Berry
What is Probate?
Probate is a court process that occurs after someone dies. The probate process is subject to a series of laws and rules that direct how...
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Scott Berry
- Nov 13, 2018
- 2 min
The Medical Assistance Trap
In general, but subject to some exceptions, if you or your spouse make a transfer of property for less than fair market value in the five...
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Scott Berry
- Oct 14, 2018
- 2 min
How Does The Probate Process Begin?
Usually, the probate proceeding is initiated in the county of the decedent’s legal residence at the time of their death. If there is a...
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Scott Berry
- Sep 18, 2018
- 3 min
What Is A Trust And Why Do I Need One?
A Trust is a written agreement that sets up specific rules about how property and assets that have been transferred into the Trust are to...
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Scott Berry
- Aug 14, 2018
- 2 min
How Much Do You Love Your Pet?
Establishing A Pet Trust Have you ever wondered what would happen to your beloved pet should you pass on before your pet does? Minnesota...
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Scott Berry
- Aug 14, 2018
- 2 min
Understanding Probate & Non-Probate Assets
A common misconception is that probate applies to all of the assets you leave when you die. However, probate handles only your probate...
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Scott Berry
- Jun 27, 2017
- 2 min
Obligations Of A Personal Representative
In most cases, the personal representative has discretion in how to handle the estate assets and the affairs of the estate. If there is a...
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Scott Berry
- Jun 14, 2017
- 4 min
Failing To Plan
“It pays to plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark.” ~ Unknown The greatest mistake when it comes to putting the proper...
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Scott Berry
- Nov 15, 2016
- 3 min
The Basic Steps Of Probate In Minnesota
After we have received the documents from court appointing the personal representative appointed and commencing the probate, there are...
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Scott Berry
- Mar 23, 2016
- 1 min
What Property Must Be Probated?
The probate estate is made up of all the property that’s distributed through probate; the remaining property is referred to as...
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