Probate Litigation

For those with high-value estates, proper planning isn't just about allocating the wealth among those you love. It's also about divvying up the tax burden. Estate taxes were at the center of a drawn-out legal battle between Tom Clancy's heirs. The best-selling author...

At our law firm we have assisted many Saint Paul, Minnesota, clients through probate litigation to achieve a successful result in a trial or a favorable settlement. However, at our law office we also know that it is often better when families are able to stay out of...

Although in many cases probate litigation starts because of a disagreement between family members and other heirs, several previous posts here have discussed situations in which there can be a probate-related lawsuit even though family members and loved ones are all...

Previous posts here have discussed the legal dispute over the future of Viacom, a major media conglomerate and parent company of studios and channels that produce entertainment that would likely be familiar to many residents of Saint Paul, Minnesota.The dispute...

For many residents in Minnesota, they have or will deal with the unfortunate death of a loved one. While this is not always expected, family members will have to face many realities, following the passing of a loved one. One major process that family members must go...

The battle over the multimillion-dollar estate of famous musician and former Minneapolis resident Prince continues. As of this writing, no will has surfaced.Interestingly, though, another law firm in Minnesota has come forward in the case, asking the probate judge...

As most residents of Saint Paul, Minnesota, who pay any attention to sporting news know, the heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali, thought to be the greatest fighter ever by many, passed away recently. While the champion will of course not enter the boxing ring again, his...

For many families, the death of a loved one brings not only grief, but also contention and acrimony. Here are three factors that can cause contentious disputes between family members and other parties with interest in an estate: Sibling rivalry: When a parent dies,...

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...