Selling an agricultural business in the upper Midwest is a process that cannot be approached lightly. Farms, dairies, grain operations and agricultural-related service companies need to manage a host of complex assets and obligations in ways that are meaningfully...
Beneficiary designations determine who receives assets like life insurance proceeds, retirement accounts, and other financial instruments upon the account holder's death. Disputes can arise and, in certain situations, an individual can contest the designations....
If you were named an executor (“personal representative” in Minnesota) of a family member’s or friend’s estate, it’s likely because they trusted you to carry out the job responsibly and honestly. As you may be learning now that you’re in the thick of administering the...
As an executor, you are responsible for ensuring a deceased person's wishes are honored. However, what happens when someone challenges the will? If you’re facing a legal challenge, it’s crucial to understand the common reasons family members contest a will. Knowing...
