Minnesota residents are lucky to live in a state with a high number of cabin owners. Going "up north" is a common occurrence throughout the year, with many families owning a vacation home. These cabins are often passed from generation to generation, but there can be...
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Month: February 2018
3 common probate disputes
When someone you love passes away, his or her estate may go through probate before distribution. Probate is sometimes costly and time-consuming. It can also result in various disputes among beneficiaries.There are a lot of reasons that you may argue with other heirs...
Blended family inheritance issues are often sticky situations
Many families in Minnesota are on their second or third (or more) marriage. With subsequent marriages come larger families, including stepchildren. These situations can often lead to sticky situations that cause estate disputes.One scenario that is common among...
James Brown’s estate remains unsettled
Some Minnesota families understand the turmoil that an estate in limbo can bring to a family. When a loved one dies, a family is often caught up in grief which is understandable. But, when a loved one's estate is being contested, it can be a major disruption.The...
When can a family challenge a conservator’s duties?
Minnesota families who have a child that is cognitively delayed have probably established a conservator. A conservator is appointed when a person is not able to manage their own affairs and the conservator is entrusted with the care of this person. A conservator has a...