It is never an easy decision to move parents into an assisted living facility. They may be resistant toward the idea and you might fear they will lose their independence. These reservations are understandable, but the truth remains that a nursing home is sometimes the...
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Understanding Probate Litigation
Probate litigation typically arises when a family member or another interested party challenges any part of the decedent's estate plan. In such a situation, a normally straightforward probate process can turn into months and even years of expensive...
Choosing a Personal Representative for a Minnesota Estate
Leaving Property To Fido And Other Mistakes With Wills
Wills can be important legal documents that ensure your loved ones carry out your wishes after you die. However, some people make mistakes that lead to confusion or bumps in the probate process. These errors also mean that their wishes do not get...
3 Steps Of Probate Court
Everybody wants to be sure that their family receives the care they need when they pass away. Though it can be stressful to consider the future and plan for such events, drafting a will or trust is imperative to ensuring the fair distribution and division of your...
Prioritize Creating An Estate Plan This Year
As you made a list of goals or resolutions for the year, one item you may have forgotten was to complete an estate plan. It is not enough for you to tell you loved ones what you want them to have when you pass on. Without documents in place detailing your wishes, your...
Plan For Future Estate, Not Just For Retirement Needs
Many Minnesota residents approaching retirement have taken great strides in developing a retirement plan. Often, however, they have not taken care to plan their estate to avoid many estate mistakes. According to USA Today, their failure to establish an estate...
Married Couples Need Estate Plans Too
It is a common misconception amongst many married people in the Saint Paul area that they do not believe they need estate plans. Many of them do not realize the importance of having estate planning documents in place. If you are thinking about getting...
2 Major Mistakes To Avoid With The Estate Planning Process
When it comes to estate planning in St. Paul, what you do not know or do can have a negative impact on you and your loved ones for many years to come. The purpose of making an estate plan is to provide for your family future. If you do not structure those plans...
A Will Vs A Trust: Which One Is Right For You?
To take the burden off their families, individuals can plan their affairs while they are still alive and well. When it comes to estate planning, most individuals incorporate a will. However, depending upon the situation, a trust may be more beneficial for some...