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Avoid These Common Estate Planning Mistakes

October 12th, 2026

Avoid These Common Estate Planning Mistakes Having an estate plan, even an imperfect one, is usually better than having no plan at all. But an existing plan can still have serious flaws that defeat its overall goals or objectives. A plan based on mis… Read More

Categories: Estate Planning

Recently Inherited Assets? It May Be Time to Update Your Estate Plan

September 23rd, 2026

Recently Inherited Assets? It May Be Time to Update Your Estate Plan Receiving an inheritance can change more than your bank balance. It can also change what your own estate plan needs to accomplish. You may have inherited cash, investments, a house,… Read More

Categories: Estate Planning

Should Your 529 Plan Be Included in Your Trust?

September 18th, 2026

Should Your 529 Plan Be Included in Your Trust? If you’ve established a 529 plan for a child or grandchild, you may wonder whether it should be included in your estate plan or transferred into your trust. The answer surprises many people. In mo… Read More

Categories: Estate Planning

What Happens to Your Farm Estate Plan When the First Spouse Dies?

September 10th, 2026

What Happens to Your Farm Estate Plan When the First Spouse Dies? I often tell clients after we finish signing their estate plan that if something happens to one spouse, I want the surviving spouse to call me within about a month. There is a reason f… Read More

Categories: Estate Planning, Farm

Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota's Farm Estate Tax Deduction

September 9th, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota’s Farm Estate Tax Deduction Is the Minnesota family farm deduction really $2 million? For decedents dying after December 31, 2022, Minnesota Revenue states that the qualified small business and farm pr… Read More

Categories: Farm

Heading South This Winter? Don't Forget Your Estate Plan

September 2nd, 2026

Heading South This Winter? Don’t Forget Your Estate Plan For many Minnesotans, winter means packing up and heading south for a few months. Whether you’re escaping the cold for Florida, Arizona, Texas, or another warm weather destination,… Read More

Categories: Estate Planning

Three Wagner Oehler Attorneys Selected to the 2026 Minnesota Rising Stars List

August 17th, 2026

Three Wagner Oehler Attorneys Selected to the 2026 Minnesota Rising Stars List Wagner Oehler, Ltd. is proud to announce that attorneys Jason Wagner, Alyssa Jerde, and Cole Tousignant have each been selected to the 2026 Minnesota Rising Stars list by… Read More

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Do You Really Need a Trust?

July 9th, 2026

Do You Really Need a Trust? One of the most common questions people ask during the estate planning process is, “Do I really need a trust?” The answer depends on your goals, the type of property you own, and how you want your estate handle… Read More

Categories: Estate Administration, Estate Planning

Estate Planning for Single Adults: Why It Matters More Than You Think

July 6th, 2026

Estate Planning for Single Adults: Why It Matters More Than You Think Estate planning is often associated with married couples or families with children. But if you are single, having an estate plan is just as important. Without a plan in place, impo… Read More

Categories: Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Uncategorized

When Belongings Become a Burden: Estate Planning Beyond Money and Property

June 17th, 2026

When Belongings Become a Burden: Estate Planning Beyond Money and Property Most estate planning conversations focus on financial accounts, real estate, retirement savings, and legal documents. While those assets are certainly important, there is anot… Read More

Categories: Estate Administration, Estate Planning

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Avoid These Common Estate Planning Mistakes

Recently Inherited Assets? It May Be Time to Update Your Estate Plan

Should Your 529 Plan Be Included in Your Trust?

What Happens to Your Farm Estate Plan When the First Spouse Dies?

Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota's Farm Estate Tax Deduction

Heading South This Winter? Don't Forget Your Estate Plan

Three Wagner Oehler Attorneys Selected to the 2026 Minnesota Rising Stars List

Do You Really Need a Trust?

Estate Planning for Single Adults: Why It Matters More Than You Think

When Belongings Become a Burden: Estate Planning Beyond Money and Property

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