Even when a Minnesota resident plans his estate, problems may arise after their death. There are many reasons why an estate can run into a probate dispute and these often can lead to family distress. Unfortunately, some Minnesota estates are not easily settled. There...
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Month: November 2018
Stan Lee’s estate may become a battlefield
Stan Lee, the legendary Marvel comics creator, died recently, leaving behind a large estate. Minnesota residents who have lost a loved one, know how difficult settling an estate can be. Many times, families wind up in disagreements over how to distribute the estate,...
Family conflict biggest threat to estate
Many Minnesota families understand the emotional trauma of a family conflict over a loved one's estate. No matter how well someone plans their estate, they cannot plan for an unexpected family squabble over it. An inheritance dispute can happen to any family and in...
What rights do beneficiaries have?
When a person has been named a beneficiary of a loved one's estate in Minnesota, it is often viewed as a special gift. Most of the time, disbursements of assets to beneficiaries occur without incidence, but sometimes beneficiaries may wonder if they have any rights....
Substance abuse can affect a person’s estate
Despite how hard families may try, no Minnesota family is perfect. This can make for difficult estate planning for families who have issues in their family. Most parents want to give their children equal share of their estate, but when substance abuse is present it...