Bank Asking for Letters Testamentary, Now What?

When a loved one dies and you’re named executor (personal representative) in their Will, one common early hurdle is a bank or other financial institution insisting on “letters testamentary” (or “letters of administration”) before ...

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Guardianship vs. Conservatorship in Minnesota: Do You Need One?

Guardianship vs. Conservatorship in Minnesota: Do You Need One? In the realm of legal care and management for individuals who are unable to handle their own affairs, Minnesota guardianship and conservatorship are two vital concepts ...

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Who Should Receive Notice in a Minnesota Guardianship?

Who Should Receive Notice in a Minnesota Guardianship? In Minnesota, guardianship is a legal relationship established by the court where a guardian is appointed to manage the personal and/or financial affairs of an individual who is ...

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Understanding the Responsibilities of a Guardian in Minnesota

Understanding the Responsibilities of a Guardian in Minnesota In the state of Minnesota, guardianship is a legal relationship where a person (the guardian) is appointed by the court to make decisions for someone else (the ward) who is ...

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Establishing Guardianship in Minnesota

A Guide to Establishing Guardianship in Minnesota   A Minnesota Guardianship is a legal process that allows one person to make decisions for another who is unable to make decisions for themselves. In Minnesota, this process is ...

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