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  Fact Sheets
 
   Common Questions About Wills This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet S-2
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis

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   Questions About Probate This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
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 This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
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
 
  
   
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  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
 
  
   
   Avoiding Probate If You Own Real Estate
How do I transfer my home to my children and avoid probate?
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth
 
  
   
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   Seniors' Legal Rights This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
This is a comprehensive guide especially for seniors. It contains advice about fraud aimed at seniors, estate planning, wills and many other topics. To see this booklet in HTML, click here.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
  
   
   Probate and Planning This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (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
  
   
   Planning Ahead: Who will make decisions for you? This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Information on planning ahead for incapacity.
By: Minnesota Board on Aging
  
   
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  Other Helpful Resources
 
   Health and Financial Decisions This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (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 This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (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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