Nobody Fights Like Family: How Court Battles Can Destroy Family Land When family members end up in court over land, things almost always get worse, not better. Costs rise quickly. Emotions run high. Cases drag on for years. And in farm families, the… Read More

Types of Life Insurance: Choosing the Right Policy for Your Estate Plan Life insurance does more than provide financial support after someone passes away. When coordinated with a comprehensive estate plan, it can help protect your family, preserve a… Read More

Do You Need an Estate Plan If You’re Not Wealthy? Yes and Here’s Why Many people assume estate planning is only for the wealthy. If they do not have millions of dollars in assets, they assume there is nothing to plan for. In reality, estate plann… Read More

Can You Plan Your Own Funeral? Estate Planning Tips for Memorial Wishes, Costs, and Modern Alternatives Quick Answer Yes. Many people choose to plan their funeral or memorial arrangements in advance as part of their estate plan. Planning ahead allows… Read More

How Should You Own Real Estate in Minnesota? A Guide to Homes, Cabins, Rentals, Trusts, and LLCs Real estate is often one of the most valuable assets people own. That may include your primary residence, a family cabin, rental property, farmland, or v… Read More

The Hidden Gender Gap in Estate Planning—and How to Close It You have probably heard of the gender pay gap. But there is also another common disparity: the estate planning gender gap. Although the two are interrelated to some extent—earning less… Read More

Retirement Has Changed — Has Your Estate Plan? Retirement can mean many different things. For some, it opens a new world of travel and creative pursuits. For others, it means quiet mornings and fewer obligations. But one thing retirement always req… Read More

The Hidden Burden: What It Really Means to be an Executor, Trustee, or Agent under a Power of Attorney An 80-year-old widower relied on his adult daughter for help with his daily life and finances for more than a decade. During that time, she managed… Read More