Incapacity planning is so important, but, unfortunately, far too few people know what it is all about. The fact is that none of us are immune to debilitating health conditions, unexpected accidents, and more that can render us incapacitated and unable to manage our affairs for ourselves. As our future is uncertain in so many…

The fact is that none of us are immune from the possibility of a sudden medical emergency or sustaining a devastating injury in an accident. Such unpredictable events can leave a person incapacitated and unable to manage affairs or make critical medical decisions. The fact that any of us could become incapacitated makes it critical…

It may be a scary idea to confront, but the truth remains that not one of us really knows what the future holds. This, of course, can be a source of great anxiety. While the mystery of the future can hold great promise and excitement of the unknown, it can also be overwhelming, to say…

While estate planning is so often associated with death, it also has a lot to do with incapacity planning. We understand that neither of these topics are things that people really jump at the chance to discuss, but they remain important topics to confront and plan for. In fact, incapacity planning can bring you a…

A Minnesota Estate Planning Lawyer Explains Why This May Not Be Achieve Your Goals  I recently met with a client who informed me that her daughter had financial power over her matters. ”You mean she has a power of attorney?” I inquired. She responded that “No. She has signing authority on my accounts.” After several more…