How to Choose Between a Will or a Trust
With all the information out there regarding wills, trusts, estate planning, and probate, how can you figure out what is right for you and your
With all the information out there regarding wills, trusts, estate planning, and probate, how can you figure out what is right for you and your
If you think you only need to create discretionary lifetime trusts for young beneficiaries, problem beneficiaries, or financially inexperienced beneficiaries, then think again. In today’s
Federal Estate Tax for 2019 The Internal Revenue Service announced recently that the Federal Estate & Gift Tax exemptions will be increasing for 2019. In
Choosing a Family Member as Trustee If you want your trust to last decades for your children, choosing the right trustee is critical to the
Joint Tenancy – A Common Form of Ownership in Minnesota for Real Estate Most married couples own their homes as joint tenants. In Minnesota, if
WARNING: Many people believe once they set up a Revocable Living Trust and transfer assets into the Trust, those assets are protected from lawsuits against
Having an estate plan is a great first step in preserving your wealth and legacy. In order to ensure that your plan is carried out
Legendary Oscar-winning actor Marlon Brando died at the age of 80 in 2004. He had been suffering from dementia, but signed a codicil to his
If you own a vacation home, timeshare, investment property, or any other asset outside of the state of Minnesota (or where you are domiciled if
Estate planning attorneys are often asked where original estate planning documents – wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives – should be stored for
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