The basic starting point of any estate plan is a Will. A Will allows one to express their wishes on how they would like their property to be distributed after their death, while also identifying the individual they would like to manage their estate u…
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If you are an agricultural producer who has been hurt financially from COVID-19, the USDA has implemented a program to help offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic called Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). The USDA is accepting applicat…
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Many have probably heard the term “elder law” but what does elder law actually mean? Elder law is a specialized area of law focusing on the needs of senior citizens and the issues affecting the aging population. Elder law covers a wide range of l…
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We have previously discussed the eligibility requirements for medical assistance. An attorney is not only able to help guide you through the Medical Assistance planning process, but they can also help ease your anxiety throughout the application proc…
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May 29 is National 529 Day! Section 529 Plans are not only a great way to save for college, they are also an essential estate planning tool as well. Minnesota adds some tax incentives to make this an even more attractive option. What is a 529 plan? A…
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Everyone has an estate plan. Even if you have never been to visit an estate planning attorney, the assets that you own will – one way or another – find their way to someone else upon your death. There are, in general, three basic ways tha…
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Having an updated last will and testament is more important than ever, especially now. However, a will that is made online or at home, poorly created, or not frequently updated can be vulnerable to contestation. What is contestation? It is the formal…
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Many Americans spend a lot of time and effort managing their finances. While most are worried about how the coronavirus (COVID-19) will impact their income—whether that’s because they are temporarily furloughed, find themselves suddenly without a…
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With everything going on in the world right now, anyone can get a little anxious. Here is a preparedness checklist anyone can use to help you prepare for these uncertain times and be in control of your situation. Feel free to share with anyone that m…
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On Wednesday, April 16, 2020, Governor Walz signed into law legislation related to the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the provisions is the so-called “harmless error” law for wills. This law has the potential to bring much needed flexibility t…
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