Many people think if they are married, they do not need to create an estate plan because their spouse will automatically inherit everything. But while surviving spouses have certain statutory rights in Minnesota, they are not always entitled to the d…
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People often think of prenuptial agreements as a safeguard in the event a marriage fails. However, they can also be used in connection with estate planning. Not only can a prenup agreement help to avoid unintended consequences when it comes to who wi…
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There’s no better time to commit to creating an estate plan — or review one you already have in place — than the new year. Although it might not be the most exciting New Year’s resolution you make, creating a comprehensive estate plan is a vi…
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A trust is a crucial estate planning tool that can help ensure your wishes are carried out not only upon your passing, but also during your lifetime. When properly set up, a trust can avoid probate, allow you to remain in control of your assets, and…
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One dilemma that many parents face when making their estate plan is the question of whether to divide their estate equally among their children. The answer to that question depends heavily on the circumstances, and will vary from family to family. Pa…
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A last will and testament is the foundation of most estate plans. Many of our clients, when creating a will, wonder just how specific they should be with the provisions. It’s a good question, and one that deserves exploration. On one hand, if you a…
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Having “the talk” with your children isn’t easy, and many parents avoid it as long as possible. That’s why it is important for children to be able to introduce the subject and ask for the information they need, even if doing so feels awkward…
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There’s no question that the internet simplifies life in many ways: instead of driving downtown to the bank to deposit a check, you can just take a picture of it with your cell phone. Instead of flying across the country to meet with colleagues or…
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An estate planning attorney doesn’t expect you to know everything when you walk in the door, and they view an important part of their job as working with you to design the estate plan that’s right for you and your family.
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Owning property in multiple states is more common than you might think. Many people who have a primary residence in Minnesota have an interest in real estate elsewhere. That might be a rental property, a shared family cabin, a “snowbird” condo in…
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If you are looking for advice on how to be an executor of an estate, someone close to you has probably passed away recently. If so, our condolences on your loss. As probate attorneys, we understand how difficult it can be to navigate the unfamiliar p…
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Making an estate plan is essential to your family’s future security and peace of mind. But simply making an estate plan isn’t enough; when the time comes, your family will need to be able to easily locate and access your estate planning documents…
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It wasn’t that long ago that anyone who wanted an estate plan would contact their family lawyer or a trusted local attorney. They had a legal need, so they called a legal professional. “Do it yourself” wasn’t even a consideration. In recent d…
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Nobody likes to imagine a future in which they are not capable of managing their own needs or making their own decisions. But many of us have had to help parents or other family members who were no longer able to care for themselves. Seeing a loved o…
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Most people know that wills and trusts are part of estate planning, and have a general idea of what they are and what they are used for. But there is a lot more confusion around the terms “advance directives,” “advance health care directives,…
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