Have you ever wondered what is the worst that can happen if you become incapacitated or pass away without an estate plan in place? If you have, you’re not alone. This is actually a common question our clients ask us, especially from those in...
If you have suffered the loss of your life partner, my heart goes out to you: few things in this world are quite as devastating. As a Minnesota probate lawyer, I know grief can debilitate, and the ‘to-do’ list in the immediate aftermath can seem...
When done properly, an estate plan affords peace of mind to those creating it and leaves behind a legacy for their descendants. But, sometimes estate planning can go awry – and it’s usually due to eccentricities held by either the creators of the...
Due to advances in medical technology, more Americans are living longer. In many ways, this is great news. However, this situation has brought about some significant challenges that all aging people now have to face. One of the most pressing...
You’ve most likely seen articles and news segments about cryptocurrency. The most popular form is Bitcoin, but there are several others on the horizon. For the uninitiated, cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for...
If you are serving as the Personal Representative or executor of someone’s will, one of the most important tasks you will need to do is to complete an inventory of the decedent’s estate. This could feel like an overwhelming process, especially if...
Picture this – you get an opportunity to spend some alone time with your spouse. What do you do to prepare for date night? You carefully select a babysitter. Then, you write detailed instructions; when to feed the baby, how often to change diapers,...
In the early part of 2022, many young families spent a lot of time watching Disney’s award-winning animated film Encanto. Repeatedly. While the movie is obviously a great source of entertainment for kids, estate planning attorneys have also noticed...
According to research, 69% of adults ages 50-64 are on social media regularly, and 50% of adults older than 65 are on some form of social media as well. However, in my experience as a Minnesota estate planning lawyer, I’ve found that most people do...