Most people think about wills and possibly trusts when they think about their estate plan. There’s much more that you need to think about when you’re getting your estate plan together, though. One of the things that you have to decide is who you will name as your...
The health care industry has never been more effective than it is right now. Trauma specialists can achieve incredible things, and oncologists can treat cancers that were almost always fatal just a few decades ago. You likely want your parents to stay as healthy as...
In Minnesota, there are specific laws that apply to the different kinds of wills. Many people think that their verbal word is enough to make a binding contract, but did you know that is not the case in this state? Minnesota has specific rules that you must adhere to...
One essential element of estate planning is planning for ill health. One aspect of that is choosing a health care power of attorney. Yet deciding who you want to do it and completing the necessary documents is not enough. The documentation is the easy part, and you...
There are a number of reasons why individuals fund trusts. They often do so to shield assets from creditors if they were to face a lawsuit. A testator may also do so to preserve their eligibility for Medicaid and other government benefits. Some individuals may also...
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...
