It is natural for people to put off getting a will done, or, to not get one done at all. Doing a will involves thinking about death  and our own mortality, which no one likes to do.  While avoiding the issue is tempting, it will not go away; death will happen whether...

2020 draws to a close and with it come a lot of lessons. It was a year of unexpected tragedy at global levels that reminds us how we ought to cherish the moments we have together and prepare for the worst while we can. The topic is grim, but what will you leave...

Many people in Minnesota have unfortunately heard stories about family members arguing over a deceased relative's will. These situations arise even in families in which the children are biological siblings and their parents remained married to each other until they...

Many people in Minnesota have unfortunately heard stories about family members arguing over a deceased relative's will. These situations arise even in families in which the children are biological siblings and their parents remained married to each other until they...

If you are one of the many people in Minnesota who wishes to make now the time you create or update your estate plan, you may wonder if a trust could benefit you and your family. When assessing this, you should educate yourself about the different types of trusts you...

If you are one of the many people in Minnesota who wishes to make now the time you create or update your estate plan, you may wonder if a trust could benefit you and your family. When assessing this, you should educate yourself about the different types of trusts you...

Parents with disabled children not only must learn how to care for their kids while they are growing up, but also need to plan for how to provide for their care after the parents die. People with spouses, siblings or other relatives who become ill and need significant...

For many people today, supporting a charitable organization may offer them a way to give back to something that they benefited from or to support an effort they believe in and want to see succeed. When making an estate plan, a person may choose to incorporate planned...

If you and your spouse documented your long-term estate planning needs, you should feel good about having those things in order. When you and your spouse get a divorce, however, those plans may need a refresh. Understanding what you may or may not update after you...

Minnesota parents may want to lay the groundwork for strong estate planning by talking to their children about their values when they are young. By establishing an early tradition that money is an appropriate subject, they make it easier to discuss finances in the...