How to Handle Estate Taxes When a Minnesota Cabin Is the Main Asset
A Minnesota cabin creates specific estate tax issues: step-up in basis, Medical Assistance liens, M706 valuation, and deed tax. Here's how to handle them correctly.
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Best Minnesota Estate Tax Guide for Estates Under $3 Million
Think an estate under $3 million has no Minnesota tax obligations? You still need to file Form M1 and possibly Form M2. Here's what smaller estates actually face.
How to File Minnesota Estate Tax Without an Attorney
Step-by-step guide to filing Minnesota's post-death tax returns — Form M1, M2, and M706 — without hiring a probate attorney. Covers deadlines, thresholds, and the 90% payment rule.
Minnesota Estate Tax Guide vs. Hiring a CPA: Which Is Right for Your Estate?
Comparing a structured Minnesota estate tax guide against hiring a CPA for post-death tax filings. Honest breakdown of cost, scope, and when each makes sense.
DIY Minnesota Estate Tax Filing vs. Probate Attorney: An Honest Comparison
Should you handle Minnesota's estate tax filings yourself or hire a probate attorney? Honest cost comparison, scope breakdown, and guidance on when each approach makes sense.
Best Minnesota Estate Tax Guide for Out-of-State Executors
Managing a Minnesota estate from out of state? Here's what you need to know about M1, M2, and M706 filings, deadlines, and Minnesota-specific rules that no generic resource covers.
Alternatives to Hiring a Minnesota Estate Tax Attorney
Minnesota estate tax attorneys charge $326–$495/hour. Here are the real alternatives — what each one covers, what it costs, and which situations each handles well.
Minnesota Inheritance Tax: What Beneficiaries Actually Owe
Minnesota has no inheritance tax — but beneficiaries can still owe state income tax on inherited IRAs and retirement accounts. Here's exactly what applies.