Taft Talks

Welcome to Taft Talks, where listeners gain insights into our collaborative approach, legal expertise, and depth of services that make us the modern law firm. For questions and comments, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com. This podcast provides general information related to the law. Taft Talks is not providing legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed on Taft Talks belong to the individual attorneys on the program and do not necessarily reflect the firm’s position. For questions and comments, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com.

Taft Talks: Probate - Holographic Wills

In this episode, Bob McLeod discusses whether holographic wills are valid in the state of Minnesota.For questions and comments, or to submit a topic for discussion on the podcast, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com. Thank you for listening to Taft Talks. This podcast provides general information related to the law. Taft Talks is not providing legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed on Taft Talks belong to the individual attorneys on the program and do not necessarily reflect the firm’s position. For questions and comments, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com.

11-17
06:51

Taft Talks: Probate - Right to a Jury Trial

Today on Taft Talks: Probate, Bob McLeod discusses jury trials in probate and the complexities associated with them.For questions and comments, or to submit a topic for discussion on the podcast, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com. Thank you for listening to Taft Talks. This podcast provides general information related to the law. Taft Talks is not providing legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed on Taft Talks belong to the individual attorneys on the program and do not necessarily reflect the firm’s position. For questions and comments, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com.

09-28
13:05

Taft Talks: Probate - Tomczik Case

We're back with Bob McLeod as he reviews the recent Court of Appeals decision on the Tomczik case that came out on July 5th, 2023. For questions and comments, or to submit a topic for discussion on the podcast, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com. Thank you for listening to Taft Talks. This podcast provides general information related to the law. Taft Talks is not providing legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed on Taft Talks belong to the individual attorneys on the program and do not necessarily reflect the firm’s position. For questions and comments, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com.

07-11
08:57

Taft Talks: Probate - Supreme Court <i>Brackeen</i> Decision

Today on the podcast, Bob McLeod will be reviewing the recent Supreme Court Brackeen Decision, and its effects on the Indian Child Welfare Act.For questions and comments, or to submit a topic for discussion on the podcast, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com. Thank you for listening to Taft Talks. This podcast provides general information related to the law. Taft Talks is not providing legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed on Taft Talks belong to the individual attorneys on the program and do not necessarily reflect the firm’s position. For questions and comments, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com.

06-23
17:45

Taft Talks: Probate - Caregiver Claims in Probate

In this latest episode of Taft Talks: Probate, Bob McLeod discusses caregiver claims in probate.For questions and comments, or to submit a topic for discussion on the podcast, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com. Thank you for listening to Taft Talks. This podcast provides general information related to the law. Taft Talks is not providing legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed on Taft Talks belong to the individual attorneys on the program and do not necessarily reflect the firm’s position. For questions and comments, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com.

06-05
09:18

Taft Talks: Probate - Intestate Succession Part Three

In this three-episode mini-series, Bob McLeod will be discussing intestate succession. Today, Bob will be completing the series and covering the intestate share of the remaining heirs-at-law. Grab a pen and paper and let's get started. For questions and comments, or to submit a topic for discussion on the podcast, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com. Thank you for listening to Taft Talks. This podcast provides general information related to the law. Taft Talks is not providing legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed on Taft Talks belong to the individual attorneys on the program and do not necessarily reflect the firm’s position. For questions and comments, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com.

05-08
14:53

Taft Talks: Probate - Intestate Succession Part Two

In this three-episode mini-series, Bob McLeod will be discussing intestate succession. Today, Bob will be covering the intestate share of the decedent's descendants, but stay tuned for an episode on the intestate share of all the other heirs. Grab a pen and paper and let's get started. For questions and comments, or to submit a topic for discussion on the podcast, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com. Thank you for listening to Taft Talks. This podcast provides general information related to the law. Taft Talks is not providing legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed on Taft Talks belong to the individual attorneys on the program and do not necessarily reflect the firm’s position. For questions and comments, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com.

05-05
08:59

Taft Talks: Probate - Intestate Succession Part One

In this three-episode mini-series, Bob McLeod will be discussing intestate succession. Today, Bob will be covering the intestate share of the surviving spouse, but stay tuned for episodes on the intestate share of the decedent's descendants and the intestate share of all the other heirs. Grab a pen and paper and let's get started. For questions and comments, or to submit a topic for discussion on the podcast, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com. Thank you for listening to Taft Talks. This podcast provides general information related to the law. Taft Talks is not providing legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed on Taft Talks belong to the individual attorneys on the program and do not necessarily reflect the firm’s position. For questions and comments, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com.

04-19
15:19

Taft Talks: Probate - What is Probate?

Today we're with Bob McLeod, a Private Client partner at Taft, based in the firm's Minneapolis office.  We'll be discussing what probate property is exactly. It seems simple, but in this episode, we're going to unpack it.For questions and comments, or to submit a topic for discussion on the podcast, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com. Thank you for listening to Taft Talks. This podcast provides general information related to the law. Taft Talks is not providing legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed on Taft Talks belong to the individual attorneys on the program and do not necessarily reflect the firm’s position. For questions and comments, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com.

04-03
10:14

Taft Talks: Probate - <i>Swanson v. Wolf</i>

Today we're with Bob McLeod, a Private Client partner at Taft, based in the firm's Minneapolis office. As alluded to in the title, we'll be talking about Swanson v. Wolf; a new Court of Appeals decision on trust law which gets into in personam and in rem jurisdiction. For questions and comments, or to submit a topic for discussion on the podcast, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com. Thank you for listening to Taft Talks. This podcast provides general information related to the law. Taft Talks is not providing legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed on Taft Talks belong to the individual attorneys on the program and do not necessarily reflect the firm’s position. For questions and comments, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com.

03-17
10:39

Taft Talks: Probate - Exempt Property Statutes

Today we're with Bob McLeod, a Private Client partner at Taft, based in the firm's Minneapolis office. As alluded to in the title, this episode discusses exempt property rights. This topic is somewhat tied into the discussion of the elective share from Episode 4, but today we're getting into more detail about what gets into the exempt property rights statute.For questions and comments, or to submit a topic for discussion on the podcast, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com. Thank you for listening to Taft Talks. This podcast provides general information related to the law. Taft Talks is not providing legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed on Taft Talks belong to the individual attorneys on the program and do not necessarily reflect the firm’s position. For questions and comments, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com.

02-21
16:39

Taft Talks: Probate - The Basics of the Elective Share and Augmented Estate

Today we're with Bob McLeod, a Private Client partner at Taft, based in the firm's Minneapolis office. As alluded to in the title, this episode discusses the elective share under Minnesota statues.For questions and comments, or to submit a topic for discussion on the podcast, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com. Thank you for listening to Taft Talks. This podcast provides general information related to the law. Taft Talks is not providing legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed on Taft Talks belong to the individual attorneys on the program and do not necessarily reflect the firm’s position. For questions and comments, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com.

02-03
16:22

Taft Talks: Probate - <i>Zika v. Eldercare of Minnesota</i> and What It Means for Guardianship Immunity

Today we're with Bob McLeod, a Private Client partner at Taft, based in the firm's Minneapolis office. In this episode, we'll be discussing the recent case of Zika v. Eldercare of Minnesota and a guardian's liability from immunity under Minnesota statute 524.5-313(c)(2).For questions and comments, or to submit a topic for discussion on the podcast, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com. Thank you for listening to Taft Talks. This podcast provides general information related to the law. Taft Talks is not providing legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed on Taft Talks belong to the individual attorneys on the program and do not necessarily reflect the firm’s position. For questions and comments, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com.

01-31
09:55

Taft Talks: Probate - Common Interest Agreement - <i>Energy Policy Advocates V. MN Attorney General</i>

Today we're with Bob McLeod, a Private Client partner at Taft, based in the firm's Minneapolis office. In this episode, we'll be discussing a case called Energy Policy Advocates v. Keith Ellison, Keith Ellison being the Attorney General of Minnesota. We'll also be discussing the common interest doctrine in Minnesota case law.For questions and comments, or to submit a topic for discussion on the podcast, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com. Thank you for listening to Taft Talks. This podcast provides general information related to the law. Taft Talks is not providing legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed on Taft Talks belong to the individual attorneys on the program and do not necessarily reflect the firm’s position. For questions and comments, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com.

01-17
07:08

Taft Talks: Probate - Guardians vs. Conservators - What's the Difference?

Today we're with Bob McLeod, a Private Client partner at Taft, based in the firm's Minneapolis office. In this episode, we'll be unpacking the differences and distinctions between a guardianship and a conservatorship, and why it is so crucial to understand how the two differ.For questions and comments, or to submit a topic for discussion on the podcast, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com. Thank you for listening to Taft Talks. This podcast provides general information related to the law. Taft Talks is not providing legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed on Taft Talks belong to the individual attorneys on the program and do not necessarily reflect the firm’s position. For questions and comments, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com.

01-17
06:03

Taft Talks Probate: Guardians vs. Conservators - What's the Difference?

Today we're with Bob McLeod, a Private Client partner at Taft, based in the firm's Minneapolis office. In this episode, we'll be unpacking the differences and distinctions between a guardianship and a conservatorship, and why it is so crucial to understand how the two differ. For questions and comments, or to submit a topic for discussion on the podcast, please contact podcast@taftlaw.com. Additional information about Taft can be found at taftlaw.com. Taft Talks does not offer legal advice or establish an attorney-client relationship. Any thoughts, expressions, and insights, discussed in Taft Talks podcasts are offered to advance the interests of law, not as advice or counsel for any individual or entity, and therefore, should not be considered as legal advice or counsel.

11-22
06:09

Recommend Channels