Probate litigation typically arises when a family member or another interested party challenges any part of the decedent's estate plan. In such a situation, a normally straightforward probate process can turn into months and even years of expensive wrangling.
Choosing a personal representative for a Minnesota estate
When the time comes for your estate to go to probate, someone will need to act on behalf of the estate. This personal representative is commonly also referred to as the executor.
Leaving property to Fido and other mistakes with wills
Wills can be important legal documents that ensure your loved ones carry out your wishes after you die. However, some people make mistakes that lead to confusion or bumps in the probate process. These errors also mean that their wishes do not get carried out sometimes.
3 steps of probate court
Everybody wants to be sure that their family receives the care they need when they pass away. Though it can be stressful to consider the future and plan for such events, drafting a will or trust is imperative to ensuring the fair distribution and division of your property and sparing your loved ones the task of dividing it. Without a will or trust, this task often results in disputes within the family that go through probate.
Prioritize creating an estate plan this year
As you made a list of goals or resolutions for the year, one item you may have forgotten was to complete an estate plan. It is not enough for you to tell you loved ones what you want them to have when you pass on. Without documents in place detailing your wishes, your family members may not receive what you want them to.
Plan for future estate, not just for retirement needs
Many Minnesota residents approaching retirement have taken great strides in developing a retirement plan. Often, however, they have not taken care to plan their estate to avoid many estate mistakes. According to USA Today, their failure to establish an estate plan could hurt them and their families in the end.
Married couples need estate plans too
It is a common misconception amongst many married people in the Saint Paul area that they do not believe they need estate plans. Many of them do not realize the importance of having estate planning documents in place.
A will vs a trust: which one is right for you?
To take the burden off their families, individuals can plan their affairs while they are still alive and well. When it comes to estate planning, most individuals incorporate a will. However, depending upon the situation, a trust may be more beneficial for some individuals.
3 goals you should set for planning your estate
When you are thinking about the future, it can be easy to put off estate planning and dismiss it as something to deal with later. This is the mistake many people make and consequently end up leaving their family to navigate the complexities of probate and property division without any guidance. Planning your estate is not just for your own benefit — it is the best way to provide security for your family.
3 things to remember when you add grandkids to your will
The only joy greater than becoming a parent might be the excitement of becoming a grandparent. When this monumental event occurs, you naturally want to shower your grandson or granddaughter with love and affection, but more importantly, you want to provide her or him with the security and financial stability needed later in life. Adding your grandchildren to your will is one of the most effective ways to provide for them.
