Parents in Minnesota may not wish to leave equal inheritances to their children, because of their unequal income and resources and their different need for the inheritance. They may also have different expenses such as an upcoming college education for their children...
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Month: April 2017
Understanding undue influence
Many times, family members do not know the content of a will until the person passes away. Although no one wants to consider that someone could exploit a loved one, it happens. If the will-maker was exploited or taken advantage of in estate planning, the relatives who...
Examining the process of challenging a will
Challenging a will in Minnesota does not always mean there will be a court battle between heirs, nor does it mean that probate litigation is inevitable. However, these disputes often end up with lots of posturing before a settlement is reached.An interested party can...
When shouldn’t one make an outright gift to a loved one?
Many accounts allow the transfer of some property or inheritances to family members and others in Minnesota without undergoing probate, such as jointly-owned accounts and real estate, retirement accounts and life insurance policies and transfer on death or in trust...
DuPont trust fight crosses state lines
Lawsuits and disputes over trust administration can persist years after its creation and the settlor's death. Trust litigation is not limited to Minnesota, but can occur across the country.Two duPont heirs are engaged in a legal battle over alleged mismanagement of a...