When Minnesotans execute a will, they expect it to make sure their wishes are carried out after they have passed away. But there is frequently a lot of work to be done later to make sure those wishes are carried out. That is why those who write a will must appoint an...
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Month: May 2013
Mother of twin heirs accused of blowing their inheritance
Minnesota families sometimes set up trust funds to help their children or grandchildren with their financial needs after they're gone. These can be a great way to keep a sense of family legacy together through generations. However, the work involved doesn't end once...
Financial exploitation of elderly a growing concern
Many of Minnesota's elderly residents have been targeted by unscrupulous individuals who cheat them out of their money through identity theft and other scams. In some cases, it's not just a common thief but an investment banker or other supposed professional who...
Wealthy man leaves $40 million inheritance to … no one?
Under Minnesota law, when a person dies without a will, the person's estate passes to relatives according to what are known as the laws of intestate succession. Every state has a similar law, and they are all designed to distribute estate to family members, starting...