You have a trust that you believe should go to you. You have a sibling who doesn't believe you deserve everything that the trust contains. This conflict has been going on for weeks, and it's souring your feelings about your inheritance.Disputes about inheritances are...
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Worried about the executor? You can ask the court for a new one
You and your sibling both want to take a primary role in your parents' estate plan. You feel that you have more education, time and money to help them settle the estate when the time comes. Your sibling thinks that they should be the executor, because they want to be...
Could an estate dispute be brewing among your family members?
Estate disputes rarely arise out of the ether. Typically, there are indications that all may not be aboveboard with a family member in the months or even years prior to their death.Sometimes, a protracted and expensive legal battle can be averted if you tune in to...
Fraud allegations for a Minnesota last will can be hard to prove
It is common for people to experience shock and even disappointment over what their loved one includes or doesn't include in a last will or estate plan. Most of the time, that disappointment stems from unrealistic expectations. However, it is also possible that the...
Do you suspect that undue influence impacted a last will?
Losing someone you love is never easy, but it can be particularly difficult when you believe that other people intend to subvert your loved one's wishes and cut you out of the estate. Family conflicts often arise during the administration of large estates.People whom...
Alternatives to trial can resolve estate disputes faster
When your loved one passed away, you thought things were bad enough. Nothing could have prepared you for the way your family reacted, though. Suddenly, there were disputes over some of the most trivial things, and you have had to step in to make sure your loved one's...
When can you have an estate’s personal representative removed?
When a Minnesota resident leaves behind a large and complex estate, the process of settling the assets often goes through formal probate. One of the first steps is the appointment of a personal representative who then becomes responsible for the estate’s...
A will cannot be contested by just anyone
While wills can only be contested for certain reasons, they also can only be contested by certain people. Generally, only those who could be personally or financially affected by the will have the legal standing to file a will contest.Who can contest a will? Those who...
How the court decides if a will is valid
Losing a loved one is hard. It is particularly difficult when you suspect his or her wishes are not being respected. This happens if your loved one's will seems to have been tampered with.However, proving your loved one's will is invalid can be difficult. Here are...
3 signs your parent is a victim of undue influence
If you have an aging parent, you may have questions and concerns about what will happen to his or her estate. You may especially have worries if you suspect someone is manipulating your parent. The person you think may be exploiting your parent may be a romantic...