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As loved ones grow older, they may not always be able to handle their finances or make decisions about their healthcare and welfare on their own. Guardians and conservators can both play a major role in the life of an incapacitated person. However, r… Read More

Probate disputes can be costly, time-consuming, and contentious. They can also cause emotional stress and tear families apart. However, families in Minnesota who are facing probate litigation have another option available — mediation. This is a for… Read More

A trust can be an essential estate planning tool. They are often used to minimize estate tax consequences when passing property to a beneficiary and avoid the public probate process. But regardless of the many advantages they offer, there are certain… Read More

Probate can be lengthy, costly, and overwhelming. The process can be even more stressful if family members do not agree how their loved one’s property should be distributed and the conflict must be resolved with litigation. It’s important to unde… Read More

Losing a loved one can be emotionally overwhelming. In addition to going through the grieving process, you might also be concerned about what will happen during the probate process and the steps that need to be taken to ensure the decedent’s proper… Read More

A lift stay motion, also referred to as a motion for relief from automatic stay, is a crucial tool creditors may use in Chapter 7, 11, or 13 bankruptcy cases. It asks the court for permission to continue certain collections actions against the debtor… Read More

Estate litigation is a highly nuanced area of law — and one where emotions often run high. While the focus of estate litigation is to resolve disputes in connection with the administration and distribution of a decedent’s assets, expert witnesses… Read More

Issues in connection with hidden assets are not uncommon during the process of administering an estate. For instance, a decedent may have failed to properly document all the property they left behind, either intentionally or inadvertently. In other c… Read More