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Beneficiaries rely completely on trustees to manage the assets of a trust with integrity, in accordance with the grantor's wishes. Unfortunately, conflicts often arise when a trustee fails to live up to their expected standards. If you suspect that the person managing...
The loss of a loved one is always a challenging experience, but certain details about the situation can make it much more difficult to process than it might otherwise be. The grief that follows the tragedy can become much more challenging to process when surviving...
You might see details that raise questions when you review a will. A new beneficiary appears. The distribution looks different from past plans. Minnesota probate law allows challenges only under certain grounds. Knowing these categories may help you decide whether...
When establishing a trust, one of the key decisions someone must make is choosing a trustee. This often leads to an important question: can a trustee also be a beneficiary of the same trust? The answer is yes, but it is important to carefully consider the...
Probate litigation can be a complex process, especially when disputes arise over the validity of a will. In Minnesota, undue influence and duress are two common grounds for challenging a will. While these terms may seem similar, they have distinct meanings and...
Probate litigation can be a daunting prospect for many individuals. After all, the probate process is often shrouded in misinformation. An individual's first step is to learn more about what issues people typically have with probate litigation. Myth 1: Probate...
Contesting the will of a friend or family member is a complex and sensitive matter. In Minnesota, individuals may have grounds to contest a will based on certain factors. Understanding these reasons is important for those who find themselves questioning the validity...
When someone passes away, their estate goes through the legal process formally known as probate. During probate, the deceased's assets pass on to beneficiaries according to their will or, in the absence of a will, according to state laws. However, probate proceedings...
Getting an estate plan together is no easy feat. If you already have one in place, give yourself some credit. You are part of a small percentage of Americans that can claim to have their affairs in order. This is true even after living through a global pandemic — a...