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Substance abuse can affect a person’s estate

On Behalf of | Nov 2, 2018 | Probate Litigation |

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 can lead to complications and probate litigation.

Having a child with a substance abuse is a heartbreaking situation for families. When it comes to estate planning, alcohol or drug abuse can cause problems. If a family makes the decision to not give the substance abuser any part of their estate, it can result in a will contest. Another problem that can occur is if parents leave the substance abuser’s share of the estate to another sibling to disperse. This can also lead to many problems that may include creditor’s taking the money that’s designated for the substance abuser child to a divorce affecting the disbursement.

Despite a parent’s best intentions, not all inheritances go as planned. Trying to account for a child who has a substance abuse is a tricky situation that often results in probate litigation. If a family finds themselves in this situation they may want to speak with a legal professional who specializes in estate litigation. An attorney understands the delicate nature that family issues involving inheritances can bring. They can help a family work through their issues using mediation techniques and helping to make sure the issues don’t become more difficult.

It can be hard for parents to plan their estate when they have a child who is a substance abuser. These situations often involve probate disputes among the children and need legal help to resolve.

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