Have You Checked Your Beneficiary Designations Lately? You regularly check the balances of your retirement, bank, and investment accounts. But when was the last time you checked the beneficiary designations on these accounts (and really, all the othe…
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Estate Planning Challenges Facing Minnesota Farmers in Today’s Economy Estate planning has always been an essential part of managing family farms, but Minnesota farmers today face unique challenges that make it more critical than ever. Rising l…
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What Not to Include in Your Estate Planning Documents One important purpose of estate planning is to facilitate the transfer of ownership of your money and property to your family and loved ones when you pass away. For this transfer to be as stress-f…
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A Trust for Fluffy or Fido? Why Every Pet Parent Needs to Consider a Pet Trust Today Estate planning is about protecting what is important to you. Although much of the traditional estate planning conversation focuses on surviving spouses, children, g…
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How the Corporate Transparency Act May Impact Your Estate Plan Starting on January 1, 2024, under a new law called the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), owners of certain business entities must file a report with the federal government including deta…
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Batman: The Masked Philanthropist Among the superheroes, Batman is unique because he has no superpowers. Although he is trained in the martial arts and possesses a range of high-tech gadgetry that allows him to fight crime, Batman is entirely human.…
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Demystifying Probate and the Executor’s Role When creating a last will and testament (commonly known as a will), one of your most important considerations is who to choose to serve as the executor (also called a personal representative) of your est…
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Things to Know When Planning for an Addicted Loved One It has been said that the only thing harder than being an addict is loving one. It can be particularly difficult for a parent to bring a child into the world, full of hopes and dreams about their…
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Pros and Cons of Naming Many Residuary Beneficiaries in a Will or Trust You have meticulously created your estate plan to ensure that it includes and addresses all of your most important assets (accounts and property). You have reviewed your asset li…
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Wealth, Legacy, and Family Drama: Inside The Descendants Picture this: You are standing on a piece of land that has been in your family for generations and has been handed down through a trust. The land is imbued with memories from your childhood, yo…
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