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Preventing a Will Contest & Preserving Peace in the Family
Preventing a Will Contest & Preserving Peace in the Family The purpose of writing a Last Will and Testament is to make sure that you – and not an anonymous probate court judge – have control over...
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Minnesota Transfer on Death Deed: Should I Use it To Transfer My House?
Minnesota Estate Planning Attorney Discusses the Benefits of Using a Transfer on Death Deed to Transfer a Home Minnesota has a unique tool to for use in avoiding probate known as a Transfer on Death...
View ArticleMinnesota Transfer on Death Deed, Part 4: Can You Change Your Mind?
We've been discussing the benefits of using a Minnesota Transfer on Death Deed to transfer your home to another person at your death. You own property in your name alone and want to be sure that it...
View ArticleMinnesota Transfer on Death Deed, Part 2: Why Should I Get One?
A Minneapolis Attorney Explains How to Get a Valid Transfer on Death Deed In my series on the use of the Minnesota Transfer on Death Deed, I've been explaining the benefits of using the TODD. It is a...
View ArticleMinnesota Transfer on Death Deed, Part 3: How Do You Get One?
Twin Cities Estate Planning Attorney Explains the Steps Necessary to Use a Minnesota Transfer on Death Deed If you are a property owner and wish to use a transfer on death deed (“TODD”) to transfer...
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Tax Saving Plan: Year End Gifts
Year End Gifts If you’re like most people, you want to make sure you and your loved ones pay the least amount of tax possible. Many use year-end gift giving as a way to transfer wealth to younger...
View ArticleMinnesota Transfer on Death Deed, Part 4:Can You Cancel a Transfer on Death...
In this series of posts, we've been discussing transferring a home via a transfer on death deed. You own property in your name alone and want to be sure that it goes to the beneficiary of your...
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Estate Planning: Leaving Assets to a ‘Troubled’ Heir
A Minnesota Estate Planning Attorney Discusses Complex Estate Planning Techniques If you have a child who is addicted to drugs or alcohol, or who is financially irresponsible, you already know the...
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The ‘Sandwich Generation’ – Taking Care of Your Kids While Taking Care of...
The ‘Sandwich Generation’ – Taking Care of Your Kids While Taking Care of Your Parents “The sandwich generation” is the term given to adults who are raising children and simultaneously caring for...
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How To Prepare for a Meeting with an Estate Planning Attorney
Preparing to Meet With an Estate Planning Attorney A thorough and complete estate plan must take into account a significant amount of information about your assets, your family, your property, and...
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Unique Estate Law: 2012 Wrap Up for a Nontraditional Law Firm
An Estate Planning Attorney Provides a Personal Review of 2012 The state of the firm For Unique Estate Law 2012 was a fantastic year. The firm beat projections and I was able to assist more clients...
View ArticleCommon Question Wednesday: Should I Add Another Person (Partner or Child) to...
Minneapolis attorney specializing in nontraditional estate planning answers the question of whether an individual should add his/her unmarried partner to the deed to a home As an estate planning...
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2013 Changes to Federal Estate Tax Laws
Minneapolis Estate Planning Lawyer Discusses the New Estate Tax Laws 2013 Changes to Federal Estate Tax Laws I know I promised to post about the lessons I've learned in dealing with the illnesses and...
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Should You Borrow From Your Retirement Account?
Borrowing from your retirement accounts: Issues to consider So you have credit card debt, overdue mortgage payments, or suddenly need to buy a new car. We’ve all been there. You need money now, and...
View ArticleEstate Planning Lessons, Part 1: Ownership of Property in Another State
As noted in a prior post, the year 2012 was a difficult one for me personally with the loss of both my parents. It has been emotional and trying to deal with the losses and then, on top of that, try...
View ArticleMost Popular Posts of 2012
In looking over the analytics for my website I decided to compile a list of the five most popular posts. Should I Transfer My Home To My Children Do Heirs Have to Pay Off Their Loved Ones Debts Gay...
View ArticleEstate Planning Lessons, Part 2: Marriage Is Not Enough - You Must Get a...
This continues my series on lessons I learned in handling the estates of my parents who both passed away last year. This post will discuss reasons why you should plan things now - do not wait! I am an...
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Will or Won’t? Things a Will Won’t (or Can’t) Do
A Minnesota Estate Planning Lawyer Explains the Limitations of Using a Will to Handle Your Estate Wills offer many benefits and are an important part of any estate plan, regardless of how much...
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Estate Planning for Gay Familes, Part I: The 4 Essential Documents
Minnesota Lawyer Lists the Critical Documents Every Same-Sex Couple Must Have. Under current Minnesota (and Federal) law, gay couples do not have any rights to such basic things as: 1) inheriting from...
View ArticleEstate Planning Lessons, Part 3: The Family Business
This is a continuation of the series I've been writing on the estate planning lessons taught to me by the recent deaths in my own family. My father was a dreamer. He left a job with a large company...
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