Every parent wants to ensure that their children are provided for should something unexpected happen to them while their children are still young. Oftentimes, relatives wish to leave assets to…
Elder financial exploitation is a prevalent issue of increasing concern, and can occur a number of ways. Elder financial exploitation occurs when someone who is authorized to manage an elder…
As an estate planning attorney, I have worked with individuals and couples who put off completing their estate plan out of anxiety regarding the process. Oftentimes, they anticipate that the…
It is important to make certain that your estate plan is current and updated. Very rarely do individuals just have one estate plan throughout their lives. As things in your…
There are not many things as Minnesotan as “a weekend up north at the cabin.” I am originally from Iowa, but shortly after moving to Minnesota in 2006 I learned…
Scholarship Planning is a way for individuals to leave a legacy and support deserving students through college or graduate school. By making a bequest through a will or trust, scholarship…
Significant life events can motivate individuals to start their estate planning. Oftentimes, it is when people have children that they start taking the steps to get a will, health care…
Even though pets are legally classified as property, they oftentimes mean much more – they are companions, friends and family. It is not only important to address assets and beneficiaries…
It is a common, and unfortunate, belief that Health Care Directives are only necessary for sick, dying, or senior individuals. However, young people arguably have more at stake. Young adults…
As I discuss estate planning with numerous individuals throughout the day, it never fails that at least one person comments, “Well, I don’t really need to do that…I’m still building…
