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Minnesota Enacts Digital Wills Law, Modernizing State Law

Introduction Beginning on August 1, 2023, Minnesota will become one of seven other states to allow wills to be completed electronically rather than in writing. Digital execution of a will coupled with the fact that witnessing and notarization of the… Read More
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How Much Can You Gift Bef…

How Much Can You Gift Before Paying Tax?

In the United States, gift taxes are imposed in some states and at the federal level. As of 2023, Minnesota does not have a gift tax. Minnesota does, however, have a three year lookback for taxable gifts. So, what are taxable gifts? Taxable Gifts Any… Read More
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Summer 2021 Newsletter

Our latest newsletter includes: Solar and Wind Leases Out of State Property Meet Shannon Decker! Medical Assistance Planning Welcome, Baby Osland! Download PDF Read More
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Wagner Selected to Risers Stars List

Attorney Jason Wagner has been selected to the 2020 Minnesota Rising Stars list! Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuter… Read More
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Office in Red Wing Opened

We are now meeting clients in Red Wing! We have an office space at the Red Wing Ignite building located at 419 Bush Street in Red Wing. Attorney Margaret Cook will be primarily meeting with clients in Red Wing. Give us a call to learn more! Read More
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Nominated to Post-Bulletin 2020 Best of the Best

Ward & Oehler, Ltd. has been nominated as Best Law Firm and Attorney Jason Wagner has been nominated to Best Lawyer for the Post-Bulletin Best of the Best 2020. Voting will run from October 12- October 26, 2020, and can be done here. Read More
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We're Moving!

As of January 10, 2020, our Rochester office will be located at 1801 Greenview Drive SW, Suite 102, Rochester, MN 55902. Our St. Charles office and office hours will remain unchanged. Read More
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It's a Girl!

We are pleased to announce that Attorney Alyssa K. Jerde gave birth to Elenora Taylor Jerde on December 20, 2019. Congratulations Alyssa and Calvin! Read More
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Jason Wagner Profiled in Dairy Star: When should families develop a transition plan?

Jason Wagner was recently profiled in Dairy Star on family farm transition planning. You can read the article by clicking here. Read More
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Ward & Oehler Featured in Best of Rochester 2019 Profile Series

We are featured in this week’s edition of the Post-Bulletin/507 Magazine’s “2019 Best of Rochester” profile series. You can read it here. Read More
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