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Dying Without a Will in Minnesota: What is Intestate Succession?

August 27th, 2021
You have no doubt heard the expression, “You can’t take it with you.” But what happens to the assets you must leave behind if you don’t have a will or other estate plan? In that case, dying without a will can cause your assets to pass by what… Read More

What Makes a Will Valid in Minnesota?

August 10th, 2021
There’s no question that every adult should have a valid will to ensure that their wishes are honored after their death. Most people understand this. But the next question many people ask is, “What are the requirements for a will to be valid?”… Read More
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A Guide to Minnesota Health Care Directives

March 4th, 2021
If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that life is uncertain. It has always been possible for people to go suddenly from perfectly healthy to very ill, but COVID-19 made that possibility frighteningly real for many of us. Fortunately, as of this writing… Read More
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The Importance of Setting Up a Trust for a Child

January 25th, 2021
When you picture a child who has a trust fund, you probably envision someone who is wealthy, spoiled, and entitled. If that’s the image in your head, you may not have ever dreamed that you would set up a trust for your child. You might be surprised… Read More
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Does Your Estate Plan Protect the Children From Your First Marriage?

October 5th, 2020
Whether a marriage ends in divorce or due to the death of a spouse, it’s never easy. For many people, though, no matter how difficult a marriage or its aftermath, the silver lining is the children that came from the marriage. For many people who ar… Read More
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How Divorce Affects Your Estate Plan (What to Do and When)

April 20th, 2020
You may have heard that you should update your estate plan after every major life change, such as marriage or the birth of a child. Divorce is no different. And while making or updating an estate plan may have seemed like something to do for a day in… Read More
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Strife After Death: Why You Need an Estate Plan

October 22nd, 2019
If you don’t have a will or an estate plan in place, the first thing you should know is that you’re not alone. According to a 2017 survey conducted by Caring.com, only 40 percent of American adults have a will or an estate plan. Take Prince, for… Read More
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The Tragically HIPAA-Less: Why Keeping Estate Plans up to Date is so Important

May 15th, 2019
Even the most thoughtful, well-crafted estate plan can become a disaster without proper maintenance. The reason is simple: life is change. Some of that change stems from our own choices. Some of it does not. In the estate planning context, HIPAA waiv… Read More
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Wills, Trusts, and Divorce in Minnesota

July 28th, 2016
Divorce is a stressful process. Between worrying about the well-being of your children, your financial future, and grieving the loss of the marriage you hoped to have, there’s not a lot of energy left over for anything else. But there is one mo… Read More
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Wills, Trusts, & Small Children

July 16th, 2016
As a parent, you want to do everything possible to protect your children. You buy safety equipment, research the best daycare centers and schools, and save for their future. A surprising number of parents, however, don’t do one of the most impo… Read More

Why do I need an Estate Plan?

August 25th, 2015
A common response when I mention that I help clients with their estate plans is “I don’t need an estate plan. I don’t have anything.” Usually my response is “Do you have kids?” If you do, then you need an estate plan. An estate includes a… Read More