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Court limits the guardianship of Casey Kasem�s wife

On behalf of Lang Law Office posted in Guardianships & Conservatorships on Wednesday, May 28, 2014.

The legal skirmishes that have been troubling the family of the ailing radio and television star Casey Kasem have taken a new turn. His wife has recently been served with a court order that limits the guardianship that she has for Kasem. Due to concerns that Kasem’s health and welfare are not being properly looked… Read more »

Wills alone are only part of good health care and estate planning

On behalf of Lang Law Office posted in Estate Administration & Probate on Wednesday, May 14, 2014.

Minnesota residents who want to ensure that their wishes control the administration of their estates need to beware of the notion that estate planning is only for the wealthy. However, there are number of planning aspects that people from all economic backgrounds should consider. Unfortunately, many people only think as far as retirement when it… Read more »

Estate of Mickey Rooney is lesson in protection from exploitation

On behalf of Lang Law Office posted in Estate Administration & Probate on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.

It has all the elements of a juicy soap opera script. A man has nine children from eight marriages. He is separated from the eighth wife because her son stole all of his money. After being worth millions at one point in his life, his estate is worth $18,000 at his death due to mismanagement… Read more »

Just how effective are online end-of-life plans?

On behalf of Lang Law Office posted in Estate Administration & Probate on Wednesday, April 02, 2014.

These days, most of us probably don’t give a second thought to the idea of logging onto the Internet to purchase clothes, rent a movie, apply for a job or even file our taxes. In fact, it is precisely because of this relative comfort and familiarity with the Internet that more and more diverse services… Read more »

Estate planning important in keeping the family farm

On behalf of Lang Law Office posted in Estate Administration & Probate on Wednesday, March 12, 2014.

Farming is a very big part of Minnesota’s culture and history, and while the idea of passing on the family farm may seem like a thing of the past, more and more young people are becoming interested in revitalizing the industry and getting their hands dirty. Lawyers are seeing those in their 20s and 30s… Read more »

Can guardians make end-of-life decisions in Minnesota?

On behalf of Lang Law Office posted in Guardianships & Conservatorships on Friday, February 21, 2014.

Dealing with issues surrounding end-of-life care for a loved can be very stressful. In certain cases, individuals may not be able to make medical decisions for themselves during this critical time period. If no arrangements have been made to select a guardian under these circumstances, then a court may step in and do so. Those… Read more »

How inheritances are presenting problems for some baby boomers

On behalf of Lang Law Office posted in Estate Administration & Probate on Friday, February 14, 2014.

It seems as if much has been written lately about the 79 million baby boomers here in the U.S. and their goals regarding estate planning. Typically, these pieces focus on how boomers’ strategies for distributing their often substantial assets differ from generations past in that they might include more charitable donations or donations to causes… Read more »

Dispute over portrait highlights important estate planning issues

On behalf of Lang Law Office posted in Estate Administration & Probate on Friday, January 24, 2014.

Unlike criminal trials, personal injury lawsuits or even divorces, inheritance disputes seldom make national headlines. However, every so often a very interesting inheritance dispute — typically involving the rich and famous — surfaces that has news outlets here in the U.S. and around the world paying very close attention. To illustrate, consider the recent coverage… Read more »

Be careful not to overlook beneficiary designations

On behalf of Lang Law Office posted in Estate Administration & Probate on Friday, January 10, 2014.

While it may seem like a bit of a cliché, many people continue to make — and stick to — resolutions for the new year. For some these resolutions are directly related to their physical health and may include losing weight, quitting smoking or exercising more. For others, however, these resolutions may relate directly to… Read more »