Talking to your family about death can be tough. We don’t like to think about dying and we don't like to think about our loved ones dying. But death is inevitable and the conversation is important to have. If something were to happen to you - would your family know what to do? Would they know … [Read more...] about How to talk to your loved ones about estate planning.
Minnesota Estate Planning
Parents of Kids with Disabilities Discover the Importance of Special Needs Planning
Estate planning is incredibly important for all parents, as it allows them the opportunity to make very difficult choices. It provides the chance to determine who will raise your minor children if you can’t, what money will be set aside or used for their upbringing, and even what money will be used … [Read more...] about Parents of Kids with Disabilities Discover the Importance of Special Needs Planning
Strategies to Help Your Family Avoid Central Minnesota Probate Court After You Pass Away
Even those who don’t fully understand the probate process are pretty clear about the fact that they want to avoid it. As a Central Minnesota probate lawyer, I see so many cases where probate could have been shortened or avoided altogether if only people had more information. Probate is a legal … [Read more...] about Strategies to Help Your Family Avoid Central Minnesota Probate Court After You Pass Away
Monticello Estate Planning Attorney: 5 Legal and Financial Moves to Make Before the End of The Year
As 2020 draws to a close, it may be time to take a fresh look at your financial and legal documents to ensure that your affairs are in order and that you are ending the year on a solid foundation This is especially important if you’ve experienced any notable life or financial changes, such as the … [Read more...] about Monticello Estate Planning Attorney: 5 Legal and Financial Moves to Make Before the End of The Year
Avoid These 3 Common Trust Mistakes!
If you’ve set up a Revocable Living Trust, congratulations! As a Minnesota will and trust lawyer, I assure you that you’ve taken a very important step in protecting your assets and your family in the event you become incapacitated or pass away. However, just because you’ve completed this … [Read more...] about Avoid These 3 Common Trust Mistakes!
How to Leave Money or Property to Minor Children
Estate planning for a married couple is often pretty straightforward: you leave all of your property and money to your spouse who also takes care of the minor children. But what happens if both parents pass away unexpectedly or if you’re a single parent creating an estate plan? Parents will usually … [Read more...] about How to Leave Money or Property to Minor Children
Minnesota Estate Planning Lawyer on the Importance of Creating a Will Now
As a Minnesota estate planning lawyer, it’s easy to see why so many people put off writing their wills. After all, no one really wants to think about their own death, let alone prepare for it. In reality, though, preparing by creating a will is exactly what we should all be doing. There are plenty … [Read more...] about Minnesota Estate Planning Lawyer on the Importance of Creating a Will Now
Monticello Elder Lawyer on The Importance of Creating Designation Documents When a Parent Has Alzheimer’s Disease
During the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, your mom or dad will likely need help managing his or her financial and personal affairs. If your parent already has a Power of Attorney or living will in place, a new diagnosis of dementia should cause you to take a fresh look at those documents, … [Read more...] about Monticello Elder Lawyer on The Importance of Creating Designation Documents When a Parent Has Alzheimer’s Disease
Central Minnesota Will and Estate Lawyer Answers, “Can I Exclude My Spouse or Child from My Will?”
Excluding someone from your will, particularly if it's your spouse or your child, can be complicated. In some states, it's not even allowed. Leaving out people who wouldn't automatically receive any of your estate is usually as simple as just not including them. However, if you do want to be … [Read more...] about Central Minnesota Will and Estate Lawyer Answers, “Can I Exclude My Spouse or Child from My Will?”