Common Questions About Wills Fact Sheet S-2
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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Questions About Probate Fact Sheet S-1
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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Common Misunderstandings About the Law
Answers to commonly misunderstood questions about seniors law.
By: Senior Law Project - Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services
Living Trusts Fact Sheet S-4
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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Life Estates - Questions and Answers
By: Senior Law Project - Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services
Question & Answer Column
Do I absolutely need a Will?
My friends tell me that I absolutely need a Will. They tell me that my family will have to go through probate if I do not have one. They also tell me that the state of Minnesota will get my property...
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth
I want my home to go to my friend upon my death, how do I do this?
I only own my home and a very small bank account with $500 in it. I want the home to go to my friend upon my death. I don't want my friend to own it while I am alive, I just want her to get it when I die. I have heard that there may be a new way to do this...
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth
Is a Living Trust a Good Idea?
My wife and I received a post card in the mail advertising a free living trust seminar. They are going to have a free lunch while we listen. However, it seems a little too good to be true, and I'm wondering if this is legitimate.
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth
Should I add my children to my bank account?
I named my son as a joint owner on my checking and savings accounts about 2 years ago. My son is now in the midst of a divorce. Are my jointly held assets in danger of being lost in the divorce?
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth
Booklets
Probate and Planning
(Separate Website)
This valuable tool for the planning process addresses wills and the probate process. To see this in HTML, click here.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Legal Information by Phone
Do You Need a Will?
By calling Tel-Law, you can listen over the phone for information about wills. Many other topics are also available.
By: Hennepin County Bar Association
Other Helpful Resources
Health and Financial Decisions
(Separate Website)
Legal tools for preserving your personal autonomy.
By: ABA Commission on Law and Aging
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Living Trust Offers: How To Make Sure They're Trustworthy
(Separate Website)
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
What is a Will?
(Separate Website)
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
What is a Will? Self-Help Guide from AARP
(Separate Website)
By: American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
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