Possibly there is or will be someone in your life, whether a child, sibling, grandparent, or another person, who will need help with financial management. If you have a loved one with disabilities, you may have concerns about planning for the future needs of the...
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Estate Planning Considerations That Benefit From a Revocable Trust
Southern Minnesota Estate Planning Attorney For many who are ready to begin the estate planning process, they often think it involves simply creating a will. However, while a will is important, there often much more involved in the estate planning process. One option...
Understanding the Importance of Health Care Directives
Minnesota Health Care Directive Lawyers As part of your overall estate planning, one document which should be considered is a health care directive. Unfortunately, there is a lot of erroneous information about these directives which often prevent people from putting...
Trust Planning for Minors
Southern Minnesota Trust Planning Lawyers If you have minor children, you want to be sure that they are protected in the event of your death. You may have already drawn up a will. However, a will must be probated in court, and the terms of the will become a matter of...
An Overview of Trusts
Minnesota Trusts Lawyers at Hero & Jacobsen You probably know you need a will for your estate planning needs. However, there are many estate planning advantages to having a trust. What is a trust and which type of trust will best serve your needs? What Is a Trust?...
What Is Probate and Estate Administration?
Minnesota Probate & Estate Administration Lawyer Losing a loved one is a situation we know we must one day experience. Not only do we deal with the loss and emotional toll, but also with the many important steps involved in allowing the deceased to rest. Family...
Using a Minnesota Transfer on Death Deed to Avoid Probate For Your Home
In your lifetime, it is likely that your home will be the most valuable part of your estate. As such, you want to make sure that it transfers to your heirs in accordance to your wishes after you pass away. You also may be interested in keeping it out of the probate, a...
Can You Legally Refuse a Breath Test When Pulled Over For a DWI in Minnesota?
When it comes to being pulled over for a DWI in Minnesota, there is a wide variety of misinformation out there. Of course, we’re not talking about chewing gum or sucking on a penny to negate alcohol on your breath, but rather the legal rumor that you can refuse to...
Minnesota Transfer on Death Deeds: Effective Probate Avoidance Tools for the Right Situation
Many people that are considering estate planning have heard of the legal process of administering a deceased person’s estate known as probate. A person may have named death beneficiaries on bank accounts, retirement accounts, and investment account to avoid those...
Dispelling Estate Planning Myths…Contact an Estate Planning Attorney
Every day I meet with clients that have been provided various estate planning advice that is… hopelessly incorrect. A few of my favorite bits of advice include: 1) If you die without a will, the government gets your property, and 2) if you have a will, you avoid...