Probate Litigation

Minnesota residents are lucky to live in a state with a high number of cabin owners. Going "up north" is a common occurrence throughout the year, with many families owning a vacation home. These cabins are often passed from generation to generation, but there can be...

When someone you love passes away, his or her estate may go through probate before distribution. Probate is sometimes costly and time-consuming. It can also result in various disputes among beneficiaries. There are a lot of reasons that you may argue with other heirs...

Many families in Minnesota are on their second or third (or more) marriage. With subsequent marriages come larger families, including stepchildren. These situations can often lead to sticky situations that cause estate disputes.One scenario that is common among...

Some Minnesota families understand the turmoil that an estate in limbo can bring to a family. When a loved one dies, a family is often caught up in grief which is understandable. But, when a loved one's estate is being contested, it can be a major disruption.The...

Minnesota families who have a child that is cognitively delayed have probably established a conservator. A conservator is appointed when a person is not able to manage their own affairs and the conservator is entrusted with the care of this person. A conservator has a...

Many Saint Paul residents have taken the time to draft a will. These estate planning documents are important to determine how assets should be distributed upon the testator's death. But, what happens if multiple wills are discovered?Multiple wills can be a surprise to...

When someone dies, occasionally, there is a disagreement over what a person left behind. Even the most well-planned estate can run into problems if someone believes there was undue influence. Undue influence claims are difficult and complicated. When someone brings up...

Unfortunately, not all estates in Minnesota are settled easily. Occasionally, a will is contested by someone who feels that there was a problem with it. Many times, they contest the will claiming there was undue influence at the time the will was written. There are...

When a Minnesota resident has taken the time to create an estate plan, they believe it will be followed after their death. A person's will is an important document that helps a family understand how their loved one wants their assets distributed after their death....

Every adult should create a will laying out where assets and money will go to upon the writer's death. While the individual should do everything in his or her power to ensure it is a fair and equitable division of assets, disputes can arise from anything. Sometimes...