When most Minnesota residents die, their loved ones will have to open a probate proceeding, if for no another reason than to sell a person's home or handle a few pieces of personal property. However, in some cases, a probate proceeding is not necessary, and family...
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Month: August 2015
Possible legal issues during ancillary administration
When discussing probate disputes, this blog has usually assumed that the person who died had a Minnesota will and that his or her property was located in Minnesota.Many residents of Saint Paul probably realize without thinking about it, however, that some people from...
Legal dispute threatens ‘Tortilla King’s’ fortune
The death of the founder of Gruma Corp., a corporation which manufactures different brands of tortillas that can be found in St. Paul, Minnesota homes, has left his loved ones fighting for control over his billions of dollars. Although the businessman died in 2012,...
Representing Minnesota conservators
The last several posts here have discussed the powers, roles and responsibilities of Minnesota conservators. If anything, the information may convince our Saint Paul readers that they do not want to ever serve as a conservator. However, many Minnesota residents will...