Estate planning is a very necessary venture when considering the end of one’s life. Beginning to approach the subject of estate planning can be intimidating because there are multiple types of wills and multiple types of trusts. Thankfully, the Minnesota Attorney...
The topic of conservatorships has gotten renewed attention recently. The case of Britney Spears is the subject of much of the coverage. However, a look at when conservatorships are warranted is important for anyone with a loved one who may not be able to properly look...
A power of attorney (POA) is a document that authorizes someone else to take action on your behalf. For instance, a medical power of attorney allows the agent to make medical decisions for you, such as determining what type of care you receive, while a legal power of...
You may have always been clear with your family about your wishes in the case of incapacitation or death, but that doesn’t mean that your wishes will be carried out. Unfortunately, unless you put legal protections in place, what you want and expect may not come to...
Most adults in Minnesota have the right to make their own financial and legal decisions. However, when adults reach a point where they start experiencing cognitive decline due to age or they suffer an injury that affects their testamentary capacity, like a traumatic...
Contrary to popular belief, estate planning isn't just for the elderly or the super-wealthy. That's because estate planning involves more than simply drafting a will to pass on any assets you may have. Estate planning is for everyone -- at any age. It's beneficial to...
You certainly do not have to talk to your adult children as you make your estate plan. Even those who are listed as your heirs do not have to know what that plan looks like in advance. That being said, there are some good reasons to have a conversation or two with...
Most people don't have a firm understanding as to what the probate process entails until they sit down with an estate planning attorney. Lawyers often inform their clients about some of the more common reasons for probate delays and how to best avoid them during these...
Individuals need time to heal and deal with their loss when they lose a loved one. While many people respect another person's request for time to grieve, that often isn't the case with ruthless and unscrupulous debt collectors. Some creditors may even continue to push...
Estate planning has an unearned reputation of being expensive and difficult. While there are certainly situations that require complicated plans and stacks of documents, those are rare circumstances. The average person only needs a last will and maybe a few other...
