Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another progressive form of dementia is always devastating for everyone involved. It is never easy to wrap your head around the changes that will gradually make life more challenging for you and your...
Creating a will in Minnesota is an important task that requires filling out several different forms and meeting certain requirements. But once you’ve done so successfully, you can enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your family and...
You finally bought that vacation home or cabin you’ve always wanted. How can you add it to your estate plan? When it comes to planning your estate, a vacation home is very different from your primary home. Here are some things you should consider....
When most of us think about retirement, we have visions of days spent relaxing, doing some traveling, getting around to those hobbies we never had time for when we were busy working and raising a family. Unfortunately, Minnesota estate planning...
When a medical professional recommends hospice care for you or a loved one, it can be an overwhelming moment. Suddenly, the fact that the end of life is near becomes much more of a reality than it has ever been. While this can be the cause of a lot...
There are many reasons why clients may choose to revoke a will. Things change; you may experience a change in your financial situation, your family dynamic, or you may even change your mind. Due to such changes, your will may no longer reflect an...
Eco-friendly burials, or “green funerals,” have been garnering a lot of attention lately. More and more people are requesting these types of burials because they have a more limited impact on the environment, they are simpler, and they are often...
As a Minnesota estate attorney, I am often asked, “When should I sign my Do Not Resuscitate order?” This is one question that many elder law attorneys hear from their clients when going through the estate planning process. The short answer: when...
Throughout their lives, parents go to great lengths to ensure that their children are protected. The desire to keep one’s children safe and well-positioned in life is so strong that it often leads to worries about how children will stay protected...