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Family Members Disagreeing - Playing Tug o War

Resolving Family Member Disagreements About Administration of a Trust

No matter how much careful thought and professional advice goes into an estate plan, there are times when family members have disagreements after a trust has been set up as part of an estate. Sibling rivalries can surface or re-surface, second marria… Read More
Categories: Litigation, Probate
Law Books and Gavel - Guardianship Hearing

What Happens in a Minnesota Guardianship Hearing?

Minnesota state laws include the Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act. A guardianship proceeding is a process in probate court through which a guardian is appointed for a minor or a person who is determined by the court to be incapacit… Read More
Categories: Probate
Bankruptcy Law Documents and Gavel

Voidable / Fraudulent Transfers in Bankruptcy Cases

In bankruptcy cases, a bankruptcy trustee has the ability to void certain fraudulent transfers of property made by the debtor prior to filing bankruptcy. This ability is often referred to as the bankruptcy clawback provision. When fraudulent transfer… Read More
Categories: Bankruptcy, Litigation
Gavel in Probate Court

Minnesota Trust Law: When and How to Remove a Trustee

A trust is commonly an element of an estate plan. Trusts can be created independently of an estate plan as well. There are many different types. Some go into effect on the death of the person creating the trust.Others become effect immediately on sig… Read More
Categories: Litigation, Probate