There are certain legal terms in Minnesota when it comes to inheritance that an heir might not fully understand. This doesn't imply that the word itself is confusing, but the duties of a person whose responsibility it is to function as a conservator are not entirely...
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Month: July 2015
What are the legal powers in conservatorships?
In Minnesota, there are times when it is necessary for a person to be named a conservator of another person for the person's protection. There can be a number of reasons for this. It is important to understand the state law and what the conservator's legal role is....
More ways to avoid an inheritance dispute
This blog has previously discussed ways Minnesota residents can, to the extent possible prevent a costly and stressful inheritance dispute. While not all disputes are avoidable, there are some ways that a resident of Saint Paul can do to prevent a will...
When is mediation a good alternative in a probate dispute?
As this blog has mentioned many times, probate disputes are oftentimes costly both in terms of legal fees and in terms of time and emotional stress. For Minnesota families involved in probate litigation, it is usually important that the case get resolved quickly and...
Homemade wills can lead to probate litigation
Many Minnesotans may have seen or heard about kits that walk a person through the drafting of a will. While it is certainly one's personal choice whether or not to use these sorts of products, the resident of Saint Paul should be aware of the fact that homemade wills,...