When a family member dies, they often have an estate that needs to be distributed. When a person dies with an estate plan, that process can be much easier. But, occasionally an estate dispute can occur which can lead to unexpected stress and heartbreak. There are some...
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Month: October 2017
3 benefits of estate mediation vs. litigation
A contested will can do a lot of damage to a family. When a family member challenges a will, it can bring the worst financial, legal and emotional nightmares. Estate disputes can often last for years.Is there any alternative to estate litigation? Mediation is a...
Elderly vulnerable to financial exploitation
Financial exploitation of the elderly is a problem in Minnesota and across the country. There are many ways that an elderly person can be exploited, but financial abuse can have serious implications on a person's financial well-being. There are certain risk factors a...
Hugh Hefner’s wife left out of his estate plan
Hugh Hefner, the founder of the Playboy media empire, recently died at the age of 91. Minnesotans who were familiar with the mogul's life may remember that he married his third wife in 2012 and she was around 60 years younger than him. In addition to his wife, Hefner...