We want to provide for our loved ones as much as we can. Through estate planning, our legacy lives on in providing support to our loved ones even after we pass away. By utilizing available estate planning tools, you can make sure the assets and resources you have acquired over the years go to help…
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How to Make a Valid Will in Minnesota
While making a will is important, making a valid will should always be the goal. After all, a will that does not comply with Minnesota laws will not be recognized in probate court. In order to have the wishes expressed in your will effective and properly executed, there are certain things that need to be…
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The Importance of Choosing the Right Financial Agent for Your Durable Power of Attorney
When you establish any kind of power of attorney as the principal, you will need to select an agent who will assume the authority granted to them under the power of attorney. One important kind of power of attorney is the durable power of attorney. The durability characteristic of this power of attorney means that…
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When to Update Your Advance Directives
Estate planning provides important protections for yourself, your loved ones, and your goals for the future. It would be difficult to understate the importance of estate planning. It can have profound and far-reaching implications for you and your loved ones. As such, it is a process that not only should be done, but should be…
Continue reading…Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples, Protect Your Surviving Partner After Death
A Minnesota Estate Planning Attorney Explains Why Estate Planning is Crucial for Unmarried Couples Unmarried couples must take steps to protect each other in the event of a death. This means estate planning! It is very important for unmarried couples to have an estate plan in place. This is because, unlike married couples, no “default”…
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When to Update Your Advance Directives
Advance directives are an important part of anyone’s estate plan. In the event of a healthcare crisis, an advance directive can prove invaluable. Whether a person becomes incapacitated due to a medical condition, an emergency medical situation, or an accident, an advance directive helps preserve your wishes even when you cannot communicate them for yourself….
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Common Challenges to Wills and How to Avoid Them
Estate planning is so important to protect your legacy and promote the best interests of your loved ones. Estate planning the right way, however, is critical. For instance, drafting your estate planning documents, such as your will, in a way that safeguards it from future will contests can help ensure your wishes are honored and…
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Estate Planning 101: Should You Get A Will or A Trust?
Deciding whether you need a will or a trust can be difficult. Both offer estate planning options, but which is right for you? In this post, I will discuss the benefits of each and help you decide which is best for your needs. The Case for Trusts A Trust Avoids Probate Trusts offer certain benefits…
Continue reading…Estate Planning 101: Why It Is Important For Young Families
A Trusts and Estate Lawyer Talks About the Need for an Estate Plan for Young Families Becoming a new parent is an amazing experience, but it can also be overwhelming. One of the things you need to think about as a new parent is estate planning. Estate planning may not be the most exciting thing…
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Guardian Provision for Minor Children
Taking care of our children is a top priority. Doing what we can to ensure that our children are properly cared for and provided for regardless of what life throws our way is of the utmost importance. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to protect your children despite the unpredictability of life. For instance,…
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