Estate planning, elder law, family transitions, business planning – the legal issues that affect your family are always evolving. Jennifer writes regularly to keep you informed, educated, and empowered. Browse the latest articles below, or search by topic to find what you’re looking for.
Entrepreneurs often work through everything: deadlines, holidays, even illness. But a sudden hospitalization is different. If no one has authority to sign checks, pay employees, access passwords, or make operational decisions, the business can stall in days. This is why every business owner needs a business continuity estate plan that addresses immediate...
Blending two families together takes a lot of love and patience, and most couples assume that love will carry everyone through after one of them is gone. We understand why. It feels almost cold to imagine your spouse and your children ending up on opposite sides. Yet this is one of the most common heartaches we see, and a little estate planning in...
Building a Care Team After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: Guidance from a Monticello Incapacity LawyerReceiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease can be overwhelming. Individuals and families often experience fear, uncertainty, and emotional stress while trying to understand what the future may hold.One of the most helpful steps you can take early after an...
Monticello Trust Lawyer Asks: Does Your Minnesota Estate Plan Include Your Pets?For many people in Minnesota, pets are more than animals—they are beloved members of the family. From buying birthday treats to celebrating holidays with them, dogs, cats, birds, and even reptiles often hold a special place in our hearts. But while many families carefully plan...
6 Benefits Every Minnesota Homeowner Should KnowIf you own a home in Minnesota, you may have heard that placing your property in a Living Trust can simplify estate planning and protect your family in the future. Many homeowners across Monticello, Wright County, and surrounding communities are choosing this strategy to avoid probate, maintain privacy, and...
A Guide from a Monticello Special Needs LawyerPlanning for the future of a child or adult with disabilities can feel overwhelming. Between medical care, education planning, government benefits, and long-term financial support, families often face complex decisions. In Monticello and throughout Minnesota, parents and grandparents frequently seek guidance...
Advice From a Monticello Estate Planning LawyerBuilding a successful business takes years of hard work, risk, and sacrifice. Making sure that business survives after you retire, become incapacitated, or pass away requires a completely different kind of planning.Without a proper estate plan, a business can quickly unravel—often at the exact moment it is...
You spent a lifetime working to build financial security for your family. As retirement approaches, the last thing you want is to see those hard-earned assets drained by the rising cost of nursing home or assisted living care.In Minnesota, long-term care costs can exceed $100,000 per year, and many families are shocked to learn how quickly savings can...
Walking into your first estate planning consultation can feel overwhelming. You might wonder what information you'll need to provide or what topics will be covered. Understanding what to expect can help you prepare and make the most of this important meeting. Here are the key questions your Minnesota estate planning attorney will likely ask to create...
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is any fertility treatment involving the handling of embryos and eggs. The most common types of ART are in-vitro fertilization, artificial insemination, and cryopreservation. Surrogacy is another ART arrangement that involves a woman carrying someone else’s baby until birth.ART is helpful for anyone with fertility...
Not long ago, our Monticello estate planning firm was contacted by a couple who asked for an appointment to make some changes to an old estate plan. When we inquired about the changes they wanted to make, they uncomfortably said, “We want to disinherit our son from our estate.”While families are intrinsically connected, many people decide that...
It's a common misconception: if you don't have children, you might think a will isn't necessary. After all, who are you leaving things to? However, an experienced Minnesota estate lawyer will tell you that having a will is crucial for everyone, regardless of their family structure. Whether you're single, married, in a partnership, or simply don't have...