Although some Minnesotans might find it hard to believe, sometimes families entangled in probate litigation may not even be able to agree on the most basic of things, including how and where to dispose of their loved one's dead body. This can cause emotional and legal...
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...
According to a recent report, more and more couples in a committed relationship are buying a house for themselves even before they get married. According to this report, 25 percent of those couples between ages 18 and 34 purchase a house before they say their wedding...
Minnesota residents may have heard about living trusts. Sometimes, people attempt to convince residents, especially the elderly, that they need a living trust in order to "avoid probate" and the supposed expenses and costs associated therewith.A living trust can be a...
Our readers from the Twin Cities area who follow the Minnesota Timberwolves, or are just all-around fans of NBA basketball, have probably heard about the ongoing saga of Donald Sterling. Recently, the NBA prohibited Sterling from maintaining ownership of his team, the...
The last thing that many Minnesota residents would want to see is their families locked in a probate dispute with each other after they die. Will conflicts and other disputes over inheritances take a huge toll in terms of time, money and emotional stress.Although some...
During most people's lifetimes, they can accumulate a lot of assets. These assets may be in the form of money, investments, personal property or real estate. However, no matter what form the assets take, people cannot take them with them when they pass. Therefore,...
Minnesota residents generally want to ensure that their families are happy and taken care of. This holds true even after a person passes away. People don't want to leave their families with a burden or a massive legal headache. In order to avoid these issues, people...
Some Minnesota residents may have had the misfortune to be involved in an extended probate dispute. Probate administration can oftentimes involve prolonged and painful litigation. However, most resident experiences may well pale in comparison to a probate battle that...
Minnesota residents can attest that a family trust can be a good way to ensure a legacy for generations to come. However, a trust can be very difficult to break and trustees can be difficult to remove. When beneficiaries accuse a trustee of self-dealing, failure to...