Estate planning is the process of documenting your wishes to ensure they will be carried out when you pass away — or in the event you become incapacitated. It allows you to have control over how your property gets distributed and who makes decision…
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At Mundahl Law, PLLC, we know that navigating family law issues can be complicated and emotional. With the recent passage of House File 3204, Minnesota has implemented significant changes to family law that affect parenting time, child custody, and c…
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Whether your objective is to ensure your children are provided for after your passing, safeguard your assets, or reduce the tax burden your beneficiaries may incur, a trust is an estate planning vehicle that can be used to help you achieve your goals…
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Divorce can be a devastating and uncertain process, and the financial aspect is no exception. One important aspect of divorce in Minnesota is spousal maintenance, commonly known as alimony or spousal support. This financial support helps ensure that…
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An estate plan is a crucial tool that helps to ensure your wishes are met after your passing. However, it’s important to understand that an estate plan is reflective of your life at the time you created it — there can be many changes that happen…
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Divorce is widely recognized as one of life’s most emotionally challenging experiences. It brings significant change, often leaving you feeling uncertain, confused, and unsure about what lies ahead—especially when it comes to dating again. While…
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Trusts in estate planning can help you meet your financial objectives and ensure your wishes are met after your passing — or even during your lifetime. Importantly, trusts can be used in a variety of ways and there are specific uses for each type.…
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If you are beginning the estate planning process, you may be wondering whether you should have a trust in place. A trust can often achieve much more than a last will and testament. There are various types of trusts that can be used to accomplish your…
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Divorce, by its very nature, has a way of bringing up painful parts of the past. For transgender individuals, there can be another wrinkle: the potential need to use their deadname in divorce documents. If you find yourself in this situation, it’s…
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When you begin the estate planning process, one of the most important things you will need to do is select an executor of the estate. Also referred to as a personal representative, this individual will play a key role in the administration of your es…
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Divorce is, of course, a legal process; it changes the legal nature of your relationship to another person and your rights and responsibilities to one another. But it’s not just a legal process. It’s also a financial, social, and crucially, an em…
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Estate planning is crucial for everyone — but it is particularly important for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Whether or not you are married to your partner, having the proper estate planning documents in place can help ensure your wishes are car…
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One of the most challenging hurdles in every divorce is the division of marital property. In Minnesota, property is divided in divorce according to the principles of equitable distribution. That doesn’t necessarily mean exactly equal, although an e…
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One of the most challenging aspects of divorce for most people is not knowing what to expect. Lack of familiarity with the divorce process can make it feel like life is out of control, at a time when you are already dealing with major upheaval. At Mu…
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Most people know they should have a will drafted — but what they might not realize is that there are a number of estate planning strategies that can be used to carry out their objectives. Significantly, estate planning is crucial for people of all…
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