In my regularly updated blog, I discuss topics such as why everyone needs an estate plan regardless of income, what happens when someone passes away without a plan in place, what common mistakes people make, and why your plan should be updated regularly. Review these posts to familiarize yourself with the basics of estate planning, then contact me to schedule a complimentary Legal Strategy Session.
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Can My House be a Non-Probate Asset?If you've done some research about probate court and your assets after you die, one of your biggest questions may be how to make your house a non-probate asset.
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How Can I Create a Trust for my Pet?When many people hear about pet trusts, they assume that they are only for people with too much money. But in reality, they are a great way to leave a legacy for your beloved family member who also just happens to be a pet.
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What are the Requirements to Sign a Will in Minnesota?Even though a Will often ends up being a long document, the requirements to sign a will are actually very straightforward in Minnesota.
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What is the Difference Between a Living Will and a Healthcare Power of Attorney?Both documents can be an important part of your estate plan, but you should understand how they are different and what each purpose is.
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What Happens If You Don't Have a Will in Minnesota?The legal term is "intestate" and there are a variety of consequences that your family will have to deal with if you die without a will.
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How Long Does My Will Need to Be in Minnesota?Although there are certain requirements to sign a will, there is no requirement that your will be a certain number of pages.
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Do I Need a Will? The Legal Saga Over George Jones' Lost Tapes Show Yet Again Why You Need a WillGeorge Jones died without a will and his family are now caught in legal proceedings after the discovery of "lost tapes" he recorded in 1966.
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Do I Need a Will in Minnesota if I'm Not Married?If you aren't married, you may think you don't need a will in Minnesota. But in reality, you probably needed even more than most folks...
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How Long Does It Take To Draft a Will in Minnesota?Depending on how complex your plan is, the process can be as short or as long as you need it to be.
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How Can I Amend My Minnesota Trust?If you want to make changes to your Minnesota trust, you have two choices: a Trust Amendment or a Trust Restatement. Your choice depends on what you want to change.
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Understanding Your Living TrustA trust is usually a more complex planning tool for your estate plan, but it's not always the right one for you to choose.
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Understanding Your WillIt's the central document to your estate plan and it's important that you understand the key parts of your will.