At Unique Estate Law, we know that estate planning can seem complicated. If you try to do it on your own, without the benefit of an estate planning attorney, it usually is! However, even if you consult with an experienced estate planning attorney, there are some mistakes we, unfortunately, see people make when they begin…

A trust allows you to provide for others, and all trusts are managed by an individual known as a trustee.  It is important to select an appropriate and responsible trustee to ensure your intent is carried out and that your loved ones and other beneficiaries are cared for.  Here are some important things to keep…

One of the most common questions we get at Unique Estate Law is when you should start thinking about estate planning. While earlier is always better, we know that everyone’s life circumstances are a little bit different, and your estate planning needs are unique from someone else’s. Having said that, there are a few indicators…

  From tax perks to ensuring that a cause you support is furthered, there are many benefits to leaving your Minnesota estate to charity.  However, there are also some important considerations you should take into account before doing so. Why Should You Leave Your Estate to Charity? Generally, there are two reasons people choose to…

If you are currently going through a divorce, or have recently gone through a divorce, you are likely focused on important topics like child custody, division of assets, and alimony. However, you should not neglect another important topic: your estate. Many individuals who go through a divorce dread adding another task to their to-do list,…

  Ensuring that your loved ones are cared for after you die is important. If your estate contains real estate, that property will likely be seen by your surviving loved ones as extremely valuable, so it is important to understand your options for distributing it through your will after you die to reduce the potential…

Q: How much of my retirement accounts will my heirs get to keep when I die? If you have a retirement account such as a 401(k) or an IRA, and you have designated a beneficiary for the account without consulting a skilled Minnesota estate planning attorney, your intended beneficiaries may end up inheriting an income…

Q: What happens to my online assets upon my death? The cyberworld we live in requires unique estate planning. Truth be told, many of us have difficulty being separated our cell phones and tablets for minutes – – much less an eternity. But have you ever considered what would happen to all of your online…

Q: Does a teenager need an estate plan? Understandably, people don’t like to think about their own death and they certainly don’t want to think of their child dying. Consequently, they may not see a Minnesota estate planning lawyer for the first time until they reach a milestone like a marriage or the birth of…

Estate taxes are essentially a tax on the transfer of your assets to others after you pass away. Anything that is left in your estate when you pass will be taxed. However, estate taxes only “kick in” once you pass a certain threshold because assets below that amount are exempt entirely. There is a federal estate…