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When an elderly Minnesotan starts to face the typical physical problems associated with aging, they will probably first turn to close relatives for assistance. However, when there are no close relatives to help, sometimes people instead have to rely on banks, other...
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...
Our readers who live in Minnesota have probably noticed that the stories on this blog about probate disputes oftentimes paint a picture of people disagreeing over the minutiae of a large estate. The legal and factual details of such stories can be quite...
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...
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...
Minnesota residents who are involved in court battles over an inheritance need to remember that certain rules apply to probate matters, just as they do in any other court proceeding. Courts expect that those who appear before the tribunal will speak truthfully and...
Our readers in Minnesota who follow this blog probably know that if a family member or other rightful heir to an estate believes that a loved one's will is invalid or otherwise has concerns about the probate process can initiate a will contest, seek to have a personal...
Although some have dubbed the times in which we live a "new Gilded Age," there are some notable differences. Minnesota residents may have already heard that the wealth in this country is heavily concentrated, with 1 percent of American families holding about 35...
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...
Is a Power of Attorney a license to steal or a helpful tool? The answer is that it can be either. A power of attorney in the wrong hands can be used to financially exploit you. You can and should read about financial exploitation. A power of attorney is simple....