Estate Planning for LGBT Couples
In 2013, the Minnesota governor signed a bill into law allowing same-sex marriages to move forward. In 2015, the United States Supreme Court ruled in the landmark case of Obergefell v. Hodges that the right to marry is a protected Constitutional right, making same-sex marriage possible in the country. Now that all same-sex couples had the right […]
Choosing the Right Guardian for Your Child
Any parent can tell you that there is nothing more important than their children. Parents work hard to provide their children with all of the security, safety, and happiness they can provide. No one likes to think about the possibility that a catastrophic accident or terminal illness could mean they are not there to see […]
Should I Share My Estate Plan With My Adult Children?
You have worked hard your entire life to make sure that your retirement will be secure and comfortable. If you have raised children, you likely also have an eye toward helping support them and helping them to flourish in their life. With a properly executed estate plan, you can help provide security for your adult […]
Spendthrift Trusts
Learning how to responsibly manage finances is an important part of adult life. Unfortunately, not everyone learns this lesson effectively. If you are starting to construct your estate plan, you may have concerns about one of your beneficiaries and his or her ability to responsibly handle the assets you plan to leave them. You may […]
Providing for Your Special Needs Child Through Estate Planning
Any parent can tell you that each of their children are unique with their own individualized needs. Parents work hard to make sure the individual requirements of their children are met as well as possible. When your child has special needs, there are even more issues for you to consider. An estate plan helps to […]
Removing a Trustee
Planning for the future of our family members and close friends is an essential reason for estate planning. Estate planning helps us to solidify not only our own futures, but the secure futures of our loved ones. There are many types of estate planning tools you can use depending on your goals, your estate, and […]
The Role of Mediation in Estate Disputes
Most people know that litigation takes a lot of time and money. As a result, it is common to seek alternative methods to resolve lawsuits. Mediation is a frequently used method of alternative dispute resolution. With mediation, the two parties come together to discuss their differences and hopefully reach a settlement on some or even […]
Paying for Probate
When you are dealing with the death of your family member or loved one, you are likely dealing with a wide variety of troubling problems, ranging from emotional turmoil to logistical issues. If you are trying to help handle your loved one’s estate, you are likely facing issues about how to make sure the estate’s […]
When the Beneficiaries Disagree with the Personal Representative
Working through the death of a close friend or family member is an emotionally trying time. You will need to work through your grief and other emotions while also trying to deal with the logistical issues attendant to a loved one’s death. Most cases will need to go through a process called probate. During probate, […]
Trust Taxation Services, Legal Support, and Guidance
Estate planning is an essential part of creating a solid plan for your future. With an estate plan, you can lay out a specific plan for how your assets will be used after your death, as well as how your healthcare providers will address your healthcare needs or who can handle your affairs while you […]
