If (when) federal recognition of gay marriage is overturned, LGBTQ+ families will face new challenges in protecting loved ones and their assets. But there are ways to plan ahead and make sure your family is cared for, no matter what happens to marriage laws. Here’s what you need to know in simple terms: Why Estate…
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Posthumous Conception and Estate Planning: Legal Implications
In an era where medical science allows for children to be conceived after a parent’s death, you might be wondering how this affects estate planning. How do we ensure that these children, born under extraordinary circumstances, have their rights and futures secured? This intriguing intersection of technology and law raises unique challenges for families and…
Continue reading…Estate Planning 101: Why It’s Important For Young Families
Becoming a parent changes everything. Suddenly, your focus shifts from just yourself to the future of your children. But here’s a question many young families in Minnesota overlook: What would happen to your kids and your property if something unexpected were to happen to you? Estate planning might sound like something reserved for older adults…
Continue reading…What If You Die Without A Will?
A Minnesota Estate Planning Attorney Explains Why You Should Have a Will. You Have A Will It is a new year and you have decided 2022 is the year you will finally get your estate planning done. You keep putting it off, but your friends just did their wills. Now you worry you should also…
Continue reading…When Should You Do an Estate Plan?
A Minneapolis Estate Planning Lawyer Explains When to Do an Estate Plan One of the most common questions I receive as an estate planning lawyer 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…
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