How does a trust work?
When planning what happens with your estate after your death, you have various options for how you handle the disbursement and management of your assets. One option is to use a trust. According to The Street, a trust is a legal agreement between three parties. You...What if you die without a will?
The thought of stipulating which of your loved ones in St. Paul will inherit your estate may seem downright daunting. You certainly do not want to upset anyone with your decisions (thus sowing the potential for discord among your heirs). Yet it is entirely possible...Pick the right person to be the executor of an estate
When people put together their estate plan, one of the things they have to decide is who will be the executor of their estate. The executor has a lot of responsibility, so it is important to think about who should perform this role. When people choose an executor, it...Why a health care directive is needed in an estate plan
When some people in Minnesota think about estate planning, they may imagine making a will or a trust and deciding what should happen to their assets. However, there is another important element of estate planning, and that is preparing for becoming incapacitated. This...Esate planning mistakes to avoid
Estimates indicate that more than 50% of the people in Minnesota and across the country don’t have even a will, and less than 10% of the population has a comprehensive estate plan in place. It can be difficult to confront the questions of death inherent in...Do I need to write my ex out of my will?
The question of whether you want to change your will or other estate plan documents during divorce would depend on your intentions. However, it also depends on how far you are along into the process. Minnesota law has some rules that automatically come into effect...Will your estate plan be executed the right way?
When you are finalizing the details of your estate plan in Minnesota, you may be feeling a sense of accomplishment and relief that you have some direction for your family members when you become incapacitated. You can rest easy knowing that you have put in the effort...Creating an estate plan during the springtime
For many people, springtime represents a fresh start and moving on from a long winter. Along with spring cleaning, planning summer vacations and adjusting to more tolerable weather, there are other responsibilities that may need to be addressed, such as creating an...With a blended family, you might need a stronger estate plan
Many Minnesotans don’t have an estate plan, either because they assume they have plenty of time, they assume that inheritances will work themselves out, or both. Unfortunately, you can’t rely on either assumption – especially with the tricky dynamics...Our Focus Is On Your Family
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