In a recent post, this blog discussed the inventory, an important document that is filed at the outset of the administration of an estate. The inventory of an estate gives the family and other heirs their first clear indication of what assets are in an estate and what...
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Month: June 2016
Perfect storm brewing for legal dispute over Ali’s estate?
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...
What can an estate executor do to prevent probate litigation?
While not all Minnesota probate litigation can be prevented, there are some things that an executor, often called a personal representative, can do to reduce the possibility of a lawsuit being filed in connection with an estate.The first thing that an executor needs...
Inventories can foreshadow estate valuation issues
In Minnesota, a duly appointed personal representative has an obligation to file what is called an inventory of a deceased person's estate. The personal representative must file this inventory with the court, especially when the court is supervising the administration...
Helping Minnesota families navigate without a will
As this blog has mentioned in recent posts, when a Minnesota resident dies without a will, it can cause a great deal of additional, and oftentimes unnecessary, conflict. In these instances, families in Saint Paul are more likely to find themselves fighting over even...
Three factors that can add fire to an estate dispute
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,...
New development in Redstone empire dispute
This blog has previously discussed the case of Sumner Redstone, a billionaire who owns a large share in Viacom, a major media outlet that might be familiar to residents of Saint Paul, Minnesota. Originally, Mr. Redstone's long-term companion had alleged that he was...