Last week's post about the Anna Nicole Smith case described what may well be the worst case scenario for a family or organization embroiled in a dispute over a will or over the property from an estate. In the case of Anna Nicole Smith, her relatives and executors have...
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Anna Nicole Smith will contest case may finally be over
Many Minnesotans may remember the ongoing saga of the estate of Anna Nicole Smith, a former model and TV personality who died of an overdose some years ago, and the family of her late husband, an oil tycoon. According to some recent reports, the protracted legal...
What are the reasons for contesting a will?
Those Minnesota residents who either have been through a probate dispute with other family members or who have followed this blog regularly may be wont to think that it is a common occurrence for a disgruntled family member or friend to challenge a deceased person's...
Elderly woman’s estate subject of will contest
There are many senior citizens in Minnesota who have a great deal of wealth but do not have a lot of family members or loved they could leave an inheritance to. While this situation may present a great opportunity for that person to leave their fortune to charities of...
Do-it-yourself estate planning can lead to serious issues
When "do-it-yourself" is an option, it can be hard to resist the temptation of bypassing outside assistance. While this method can indeed be great for some tasks, it can also pose an issue when applied to more complex situations. In the age of quick and easy...
UPDATE: Family members of Mickey Rooney plan to contest will
In an update to last week's post that many of our Minnesota readers may have noticed, it seems that while the family of Mickey Rooney may still plan to dispute the late actor's will, it seems that they have agreed on his final place of rest.Oftentimes during a...
Family members of Mickey Rooney plan will contest
Many Minnesota are saddened by the recent death of longtime Hollywood celebrity Mickey Rooney. However, they may be interested to know that, even though he reportedly has an estate of only $18,000, his children have indicated that they plan to challenge his most...
Minnesotans can take steps to avoid inheritance fights
Minnesotans who have been through a contested probate case or other inheritance dispute know that such controversies can take an enormous emotional and financial toll on families. While some of these probate fights may be unavoidable, there are things that Minnesotans...
Family members contest will of murdered hotel mogul
Some Minnesota residents may travel south during the late winter or early spring this year in order to take a break from 2014's bitterly cold winter. While on vacation, some may have stayed at the famous Fontainebleau hotel that is located in a resort area in a...
Heirs can get in the loop on probate without litigation
Minnesota residents who have been through the process probably know that probate can be a frustrating and time-consuming experience, particularly when a person is also grieving the loss of a loved one. Unfortunately, with tensions already high among family members,...