This blog has frequently discussed how probate litigation is more likely when a deceased person in Saint Paul or another part of Minnesota dies without a will or other formal estate plan. Although in some rare cases dying without a will might not be important, in most...
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Month: May 2016
Are assets of the estate missing?
When family members help themselves to propertyOne of the jobs of an executor or personal representative is to inventory the estate of the deceased. The trouble starts when assets or documents that should be present cannot be found. Are they misplaced? Safely tucked...
Helping our clients effectively challenge a will
Last week's post on this blog discussed in general the various legal reasons that families or other interested parties may have for challenging a will. Legal reasons aside, there are also emotional reasons that family members engage in will contests, even when doing...
3 things to know about contesting a will
Even the most carefully crafted wills can still run into legal issues after a loved one passes away. Whether it's due to hurt feelings by those left out of the will -- or legitimate invalidating concerns -- there are plenty of cases where Minnesota residents have...
How does one decide who the personal representative is?
As this blog has talked about previously, a personal representative in a Minnesota estate case has a lot of power. Basically, he or she calls the shots about how estate property is managed and can greatly affect whether other family members and friends receive all of...