Helping parents to choose a guardian who can raise their children in the event of an untimely death is one of the most important jobs a Minnesota estate planning attorney has. Rather than leaving the decision to a judge (who may choose guardians the parents would never want), working with an … [Read more...] about Tips When Choosing a Guardian for your Children
Parents' Peace of Mind Planning
4 Mistakes to Avoid When Creating a Special Needs Trust
A Special Needs Trust (also called a Supplemental Needs Trust) is a legal document that holds assets for a person with disabilities, while also providing legal authority for a trustee to manage money and make financial decisions on behalf of the individual with special needs. The Special Needs … [Read more...] about 4 Mistakes to Avoid When Creating a Special Needs Trust
You Plan for Date Night – But Not for Your Kids Future?!
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, what snacks are allowed…and you leave a myriad of … [Read more...] about You Plan for Date Night – But Not for Your Kids Future?!
What Single Parents Should Know about Estate Planning
It is no secret that being a single parent is challenging. In addition to the day-to-day struggles of raising children on your own, you may also have concerns about what the future might hold for your kids if anything were to happen to you. While estate planning for single parents is similar to … [Read more...] about What Single Parents Should Know about Estate Planning
Considerations When Choosing a Legal Guardian Who Could Raise Your Kids
Do you have minor children? If so, have you considered choosing a legal guardian who you would want to raise your kids if you and/or their other parent suddenly passed away? While you may have a few thoughts in your mind about who would be best suited for the role (grandparents, aunts, uncles), … [Read more...] about Considerations When Choosing a Legal Guardian Who Could Raise Your Kids
Working with an Estate Planning Attorney to Secure Your Children’s Financial Future
One of the most important aspects of estate planning is the overall effect it will have on an individual or couple’s children. Whether these are minor children who will need a guardian or adult children who are already on their own, the need for financial planning exists. A good estate … [Read more...] about Working with an Estate Planning Attorney to Secure Your Children’s Financial Future
Is Your Family Prepared for An Emergency During School Hours? 3 Easy Ways to Be Sure
As local kids prepare to head back to school, parents will soon be inundated with paperwork, including the task of filling out routine school emergency cards that request the full names and contact information of other adults who can be reached if the parent is unavailable. Yet this year, our … [Read more...] about Is Your Family Prepared for An Emergency During School Hours? 3 Easy Ways to Be Sure
Monticello Will Lawyer on the Top Ways to Protect Your Children with Your Estate Plan
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 when their parents are no longer alive. Taking the … [Read more...] about Monticello Will Lawyer on the Top Ways to Protect Your Children with Your Estate Plan
Minnesota Will and Trust Lawyer Discusses the Most Important Estate Planning “To Dos” After a Divorce
Going through a divorce can be painful, overwhelming, and stressful. It's the end of one chapter and the start of another in your life. Although it might be the right decision, you're forced to confront various issues. For example, you and your ex must agree to the terms of the divorce, such as … [Read more...] about Minnesota Will and Trust Lawyer Discusses the Most Important Estate Planning “To Dos” After a Divorce
