A will is a legal instrument utilized to, among other things, establish the terms of distributing the assets of a decedent’s estate to his or her heirs. In some instances, an heir or beneficiary may be upset with the terms of the will or may think the will does not accurately reflect the true wishes…

Estate planning can be complicated. One of the biggest reasons it can be so difficult is that there is so much at stake: your legacy, your assets, and the well-being of your heirs. Another reason is that the terminology is often very confusing. If you are not an estate planning attorney, you likely do not…

Q: Do I need a will? Minnesota’s unique estate law headline case of recent years –if not of all time –involves the administration of the estate of the late artist, Prince. For many, Prince was a living legend in the music industry. However, after his untimely death in 2016 from an accidental overdose of painkillers,…

A will sets out whom you would like to get your property when you pass away. It also appoints someone who will settle your estate on your behalf. While you can certainly plan your estate without a will, a will is often considered one of the most basic estate planning tools that you can use….

A Minneapolis Estate Planning Lawyer Urges Families to Discuss Their Estate Plans During the Holidays It’s difficult to believe that it’s “that time of year again.” How often do you hear that every November/December? For many, this is the time of year to spend time with family and friends. For this estate planning lawyer, the busiest…

A Minneapolis Estate Planning Attorney Discusses How Moving to Minnesota Affects Your Estate Plan Minnesota’s economy is booming with one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country and this means that people are moving here to take advantage of our great standard of living. As a result, I often receive calls from people asking…

An executor’s fee is the amount charged by the person who has been appointed as the executor of the probate estate for handling all of the necessary steps in the probate administration. Therefore, if you have been appointed an executor of someone’s estate, you might be entitled to a fee for your services.  This fee…

A Minneapolis Probate Lawyer Discusses the Issue of Using a Will Copy in a Probate  Many people keep their important documents at home where they are easily accessible. It’s not at all uncommon to find people with a filing cabinet or even a shoe box containing passports, account statements, deeds, tax returns, birth certificates and…

A Minneapolis Estate Planning Lawyer Discusses Why You Need a Will Believe it or not, my busiest time of year is around the holidays and New Year’s. I can only guess that it has to do with family getting together and realizing that they may need to take care of business matters for family members….