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When parents make their estate plan, they may wonder how to reduce sibling estate disputes. When siblings disagree about a parent's estate, it can create conflict during an emotional time. However, in Minnesota, there are things that a parent can do in order to...
Being the executor of a Minnesota will comes with a lot of responsibility and laws to follow as a fiduciary. Several problems besides disputes with heirs and beneficiaries can occur. Probate litigation If someone contests the will, you have probate litigation on your...
If a loved one in Minnesota names you as the executor of their estate, you'll have to manage and divide up their assets after they die. Ideally, this should be a straightforward process since you can follow the instructions in the will. Unfortunately, family members...
When parents engage in estate planning, they may have strong opinions about leaving assets to their children. As probate arrives, the siblings might feel unhappy about the decisions. Perhaps one sibling receives perceived preferential treatment. Disappointment and...
Ideally, a Minnesota resident's last will and testament represents the way that they want their assets to be divided among their family members. Unfortunately, this might not be the case when shady characters get involved. You might want to contest your loved one's...
Wills are contested in Minnesota and around the country for many reasons. Parties who contest wills may be beneficiaries who are unhappy with what they will receive, or they could allege that the decedent was under duress or lacked mental capacity when they wrote the...
When Minnesota residents die without a will, their heirs are typically next in line to receive all their assets. If you've recently lost a loved one, you might be wondering if you're entitled to a portion of their estate. Here's how you can figure out if you're one of...
The value of an estate is still eligible to be taxed after the estate owner dies, creating the need for estate valuation to determine the taxes owed. For Minnesota residents who are unfamiliar with the estate litigation process, this may seem like a daunting task....
Ideally, when a person passes away in Minnesota, their last will and testament allows their estate to be distributed according to their wishes. Unfortunately, not everyone leaves behind a will when they die. If they don't, it's up to the judge to figure out how their...
Many Minnesota residents have taken the time to create a will that passes their assets to their family members. Most of the time, the assets are distributed evenly among siblings, but occasionally a person distributes their assets in a different way. If siblings do...
