Minnesota state law allows you to disinherit your children from your will. The idea to disinherit children from your will should be made from your own will with no duress. Additionally, there should be a factual reason to disinherit children. Nevertheless,...
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Inheritances
Order of inheritance: Understanding the succession plan
It is crucial that individuals in Minnesota and around the country know who will take control of their estates after they pass on. This is called the order of inheritance, and depending on your state, it will determine the people who will receive part or the entirety...
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...
Common reasons for a will contest
Many families in Minnesota have created a will to transfer their assets to their children upon their death. A will is a wonderful way to ensure a person's assets are distributed in the way in which they intend. Usually a will passes through probate without any issues,...
Typical causes of inheritance disputes
Inheritance issues can happen when an estate needs to be settled. Although, most Minnesota estate are closed without issue, inheritance disputes are common. There are several causes of inheritance disputes among family members.One reason why an inheritance dispute may...
Inheritance issues that cause family problems
Many Minnesota residents will be fortunate enough to receive an inheritance. Inheritances are gifts from family members after they pass away. Unfortunately, these gifts sometimes become a source of contention.Occasionally, problems can arise among the heirs. One issue...
Why do inheritance disputes occur?
No matter how well a Minnesotan may plan, an inheritance dispute can occur to just about anyone. Even the best laid out plan can fail. These disputes are emotional and can result in families broken apart forever.Even if there is very little money involved in an...
Leaving an unequal inheritance to the children
Inheritance is a tense subject for many Minnesota families. Children often have different ideas of what they will be receiving from their parents than what their parents have intended. Many times, parents wish to leave their children uneven amounts of their...
How to manage inheritance disputes
No one expects they will be involved in an inheritance dispute among other heirs. But, this becomes the reality for many families in Minnesota. There are many approaches a family can take to minimize inheritance conflict.Preventing estate conflicts before they arise...
North Face and Esprit founder’s children fighting over estate
When a parent dies, they hope that their children will settle their estate fairly. But, even the best intentioned plans often end in a family dispute. The founder of 1980s clothing brand, Esprit, has family involved in an estate dispute.In 2015, the co-founder of...