Navigating the Complexities of Probate: Your Essential Guide
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by Raymond German, Estate Planning Attorney
2M ago
Navigating the complexities of probate is often difficult and confusing, especially if you are grieving the loss of a family member. The grief and emotional turmoil can often be overwhelming. Amidst that turmoil, there are practical aspects that can lead to even more stress and that is dealing with your deceased loved one’s estate. This is where the probate process comes into play – and through it all, you may have asked yourself, “Do I need probate?”. Rest assured, we are here to help you in navigating the difficulties of probate so that you can mourn your loss and not [Read more...] The post ..read more
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Minnesota Probate Checklist for the Executor
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by Raymond German, Estate Planning Attorney
5M ago
The death of a family member or loved one is never easy. When you also find yourself in charge of the legal process of administering the decedent’s estate, it can be overwhelming. Consulting with an experienced probate attorney is always wise to avoid making mistakes. To get you started, however, a Grand Forks attorney at German Law offers a Minnesota probate checklist for the Executor. Probate Basics Probate is the name given to the legal process that serves to administer a decedent’s estate. Probate performs several functions, including authentication of the decedent’s Last Will and Testamen ..read more
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How to Do a Probate Inventory in North Dakota
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by Raymond German, Estate Planning Attorney
5M ago
Probate can be a lengthy process that culminates in the distribution of assets to the beneficiaries and/or heirs of the estate. Before assets can be distributed, however, those assets must be identified, secured, and valued. All that is part of completing a probate inventory. If you are the Executor or Personal Representative of an estate, one of your responsibilities will be to inventory the estate assets at the beginning and end of the probate process. To help you better understand, the Grand Forks attorneys at German Law explain how to do a probate inventory in North Dakota. What Is Probate ..read more
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How Do I Find Information about the Probate of an Estate in North Dakota?
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by Raymond German, Estate Planning Attorney
5M ago
When a family member or loved one passes away, the legal process that follows is referred to as “probate.” Several important things occur during probate, any one of which might directly impact you. As such, you might need information about the probate of an estate. For specific questions or concerns about the probate of an estate it is always best to consult with a probate attorney.  For general information, however, a Grand Forks attorney at German Law explains how to find information about the probate of an estate in North Dakota. Probate Basics Probate is the name given to the [Read mo ..read more
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When Will I Receive My Inheritance in North Dakota?
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by John Oelke
7M ago
Finding out that you are entitled to an inheritance can be bittersweet. One the one hand, you will be receiving something of personal and/or monetary value. On the other hand, someone close to you may have passed away to make that inheritance possible. Once you are told that you are entitled to an inheritance, however, it is only natural to want to know when you will actually get it. To give you some idea of what to expect, the Grand Forks probate attorneys at German Law explain the factors that will help determine when you will receive your inheritance in [Read more...] The post When Will I R ..read more
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Step-by-Step Guide to Navigating Probate in Minnesota
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by John Oelke
7M ago
When a family member or loved one dies it can be difficult to focus on anything but the emotional impact of their death. Someone, however, must focus on the legal ramifications. If you are that person, either because the decedent appointed you to be the Executor of the estate or by default, you need to get started with the administration of the estate as soon as possible. To help you, the Minnesota probate attorneys at German Law created a step-by-step guide to navigating probate in Minnesota. What Is Probate? When someone dies, the money and other assets they owned at [Read more...] The post ..read more
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Do You Need to Go through Probate If There Is a Will?
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by Raymond German, Estate Planning Attorney
1y ago
When a loved one passes away, the survivors are faced with grieving that loss. One of those survivors must also address the practical and legal consequences of the individual’s death. If you recently lost a loved one, and the decedent appointed you to be the Executor of the estate in his/her Last Wil and Testament, it is up to you to administer the estate. You may be wondering if you can avoid probate since the decedent left behind a Will. As you will learn, however, avoiding probate is not based on the presence or absence of a Will in North [Read more...] The post Do You Need to Go through Pr ..read more
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Probate Mistakes to Avoid
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by Raymond German, Estate Planning Attorney
1y ago
When a loved one dies, the period following that loss can seem as though it passes in a fog for the survivors. There are a seemingly endless number of practical and legal steps that must be taken during the probate of the decedent’s estate. Given the heightened emotional state that loved ones are in, mistakes are often made during the probate process. If you find yourself in charge of probating the estate of a loved one, you undoubtedly wish to avoid making any of those mistakes. To help you steer clear of making them yourself, the Grand Forks probate attorneys [Read more...] The post Probate ..read more
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5 Steps You Should Take When You Are Responsible for Probating an Estate
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by Raymond German, Estate Planning Attorney
1y ago
If you recently experienced the death of a loved one, you are undoubtedly still grieving. If your loved one appointed you as the Executor of his/her estate, however, you must also concentrate on the legal and practical tasks required of an Executor. If you are acting as an Executor for the first time, the prospect of probating an estate may seem overwhelming at the moment. To help you get started, a Grand Forks probate attorney at German Law offers five considerations for the first-time Executor.  An Overview of an Executor’s Role during Probate  If this is t ..read more
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Probate Lawyer Offers Tips for the Executor
German Law » Probate
by Leigia Rosales
1y ago
If you recently lost a family member or close loved one, you are undoubtedly going through a period of grieving and heightened emotions. If you also learned that you were named as the Executor of the estate, you may feel a tremendous amount of pressure along with confusion if you have never served as an Executor. The best thing you can do for yourself at this point is to consult with an experienced probate lawyer before you do anything else. To help you in your role as Executor, however, a probate lawyer offers tips for the Executor. Do Not Go [Read more...] The post Probate Lawyer Offers Tips ..read more
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