Guardianship and Conservatorship for Minor Children

“If something happens to you, what happens to your children?” It’s a question no parent wants to think about, but it’s an important one to answer for parents who have minor children. Minor children are not granted full legal capacity until th… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning

The Changing Face of Traditional Legal Services: eWills or the Last Will & Testament?

I remember a time when research projects involved books. My elementary and middle school research consisted of going to the library and reading through all kinds of tangible medium: books, encyclopedias, periodicals. My mom bought us a set of World B… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning
Aretha Franklin is the la…

Aretha Franklin is the latest celebrity to die without a will. What happens to your assets without one

It has recently been reported that the legendary singer, Aretha Franklin, died without a will or a trust. How do we know? Frankin’s niece filed a petition with the probate court in Michigan seeking to be appointed as personal representative and… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning

The Epilogue to Your Story

As my estate planning practice continues to grow, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting many different types of people. My clients come to me at various stages of life, with a diverse range of assets, family situations, health issues, and histories. Des… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning

Summer (Legal) Housekeeping for Farmers

The summer months can be a great opportunity that allows farmers to take care some “legal housekeeping” items. One of these “housekeeping” items that farmers can take care of is updating their estate plan. Updating an estate plan, whether it… Read More
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Categories: Farm

4 Essential Estate Planning Tips for Newlyweds

Once the euphoria of your big day and the relaxation of the honeymoon have passed, it is time to address your lives together as a married couple. Part of the adjustment is ensuring that your estate plans accurately reflect your new relationship as sp… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning

Upcoming Changes to the Minnesota Business Organization Statutes

We’re going to be seeing numerous revisions to several of the Minnesota business organization statutes. Governor Mark Dayton signed into law amendments to the Minnesota Business Corporation Act, the Minnesota Revised Uniform Limited Liability Compa… Read More
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Categories: Business

Descent of Homestead and Why It Matters to You

A homestead is more than just a home. Homes are places where families have made memories over the years, a source of pride for the owners, and one of the largest financial investments a person will have. Understanding how a homestead will transfer up… Read More
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Transfer-on-Death Applica…

Transfer-on-Death Applications Now Available for Motor Vehicles

According to a Census survey, an estimated 91.3% of U.S. households owned at least one vehicle in 2016. Another study reports that some 268.8 million vehicles were registered in the U.S. in 2016. Needless to say, owning a vehicle is common among our… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning

The Time to Start Thinking About Farm Succession Planning is Now

Among the unique set of problems farmers encounter, estate and succession planning is often the most challenging. Determining when and how to transfer the farm is a long and not always straightforward process. This can include identifying the farm su… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning, Farm