Time for the 2017 Resolutions, Part I: Review Your Estate Plan!
A Minneapolis Estate Planning Lawyer Urges You to Make An Easily-Achievable Resolution to Review Your Estate Plan! Are you tired of the same old New Year’s resolutions? Not inspired by promises to...
View ArticleNew Year's Resolution, Part II: What To Look For in Your Plan!
A Minneapolis Estate Planning Lawyer Explains What To Look For When Reviewing Your Estate Plan. The first post in this series discussed the life events that may necessitate revising your estate plan....
View ArticleDear Gay Families: Protect Yourselves NOW!
A Minnesota Estate Planning Lawyer Discusses the Possible Impact of the New Administration on LGBT FamiliesDear Gay Families: Protect Yourselves NOW!It didn’t take long for the new administration to...
View ArticleGrandparents Caring for Grandchildren Is On the Rise! Plan to Protect Both in...
The number of children living with a grandparent continues to rise. A new Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data? shows that 2.9 million children – a 6% increase from 2007 to 2008 –...
View ArticleYou Inherit A Home, Now What?
A Minnesota Probate Lawyer Explains Some of Your Options Upon Inheriting a HomeWhen you inherit a house, your primary concern should be figuring out how to secure and maintain the home until you decide...
View ArticleDon’t Let Your Ex Get Your Money. A Recent Court Decision May Allow Your Ex...
A Minnesota Estate Planning Lawyer Explains a Recent Court Decision Affecting the Life Insurance Proceeds for Divorced CoupleA recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit...
View ArticleWho Owns Your Home?
Betty calls me because her husband, John, recently passed away and she needs help on what she should do now. We meet and I discover that John had a will leaving everything to Betty. Betty explains that...
View ArticlePet Trusts…Because Fido is Not a Piece of Furniture
Q: How do I provide for my pet’s future care if I die or become disabled first?Your pet trusts you with its life. She curls up at your feet in the den. He waits at the window-- tail wagging-- eager...
View ArticleNew Year's Resolution, Part II: What To Look For in Your Plan!
A Minneapolis Estate Planning Lawyer Explains What To Look For When Reviewing Your Estate Plan. The first post in this series discussed the life events that may necessitate revising your estate plan....
View ArticleHow to Avoid Probate
Estate PlanningProbate is the process of verifying your will, assets, and the distribution of your estate through the court system. It can be an expensive and time consuming process. That being said,...
View ArticleShould You Add Someone Else to Your Bank Account?
A Minnesota Estate Planning Lawyer Explains Why This May Not Be Achieve Your Goals I recently met with a client who informed me that her daughter had financial power over her matters. ”You mean she...
View ArticleThe Importance of LGBT Estate Planning
Q: Why do LGBT couples need estate planning?After years of steady forward progress in the fight for equal rights, the LGBT community in America is now worried and anxious about its future and fears the...
View ArticleWill the New Minnesota Estate Tax Law Affect Me?
Unique Estate Law is not only what we do, it's who we are. Literally. And we know everyone’s estate planning needs are different, too. So, whether the recent changes in the Minnesota estate tax law...
View Article7 Secrets to Drafting a Successful Will.
Writing a Will is something everybody should do. With a Will, you can name a guardian for your minor children, decide who gets your assets, and appoint someone to sort out your estate. A properly...
View ArticleLiving Trusts Vs. Wills: Choosing the Right Estate Planning Tool
There many types of estate planning tools and each one offers benefits and drawbacks. Some tools work better to accomplish certain goals than others. In addition, some individuals or families may not...
View ArticleImportant Estate Planning Tips for Same-Sex Couples
Q: Is Your Marriage Still SafeIf you are confused about your same-sex marital status and rights, you are in good company. And if you aren’t, then maybe you should be. All those in a committed...
View ArticleRevising Your Estate Plan After a Divorce
Going through a divorce is a major life change. You likely have a lot on your mind—from property division to child custody. However, once the dust settles, you should also have updating your estate...
View ArticleHow to Avoid Probate
Estate PlanningProbate is the process of verifying your will, assets, and the distribution of your estate through the court system. It can be an expensive and time consuming process. That being said,...
View ArticleShould You Add Someone Else to Your Bank Account?
A Minnesota Estate Planning Lawyer Explains Why This May Not Be Achieve Your Goals I recently met with a client who informed me that her daughter had financial power over her matters. ”You mean she...
View ArticleThe Importance of LGBT Estate Planning
Q: Why do LGBT couples need estate planning?After years of steady forward progress in the fight for equal rights, the LGBT community in America is now worried and anxious about its future and fears the...
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