Helping Generations Of
Minnesotans Plan For The Future
Estate planning is one of life’s necessary processes even though most people don’t enjoy it. That makes it even more important that your time doing it is well spent and that your estate plan functions as you intend. Mistakes in the process can prevent this from...
A will is the cornerstone of any estate planning process. With a valid will in place, you can have peace of mind knowing that the wealth you have worked so hard over the years to acquire will pass down to the people you care about per your wishes when you die. If you...
If you have worked hard your entire life and acquired significant wealth, you are certainly concerned about what will happen to your estate and legacy when you die. If you have a will at the time of your demise, your estate will be distributed per the stipulations in...
When establishing an estate plan, there’s one subject important for all testators and grantors to know about -- and that's probate. Probate is the process of certifying someone's will as valid and distributing property or funds after someone passes away in the proper...
Individuals in many different personal circumstances may need to add a trust to their estate plans. Those who have family members with special needs or a history of substance abuse may recognize that they need to take special steps to leave resources for those people....
Do you or a loved one need a POA (power of attorney)? Or is someone giving you their POA? A POA is a document that grants an individual authority over another person’s financial or medical matters. It can take effect immediately or when someone becomes incapacitated....
Executing a will is one of the most important decisions you can ever make. With a valid and enforceable will in place, you can rest easy knowing that your hard-earned assets will pass down to the people and causes you care about when you die. However, a will is not a...
The court process of administering your estate before handing everything over to your beneficiaries is known as probate. It can be a time-consuming and expensive affair that may attract unwanted attention to your loved ones. These are just a few reasons you may want...
Getting your estate plan together means taking the time to think about the best ways to use your assets to help your loved ones when you’re gone. You must ensure that you establish who will get what so your wishes can be followed. While some people think they can do...
Trusts are legal entities created to preserve, invest and distribute resources. There are different kinds of trusts that people can create to leave a specific legacy and protect their loved ones’ interests. A spendthrift trust is one of the more common kinds of trusts...
