Estate Planning Solutions

Protecting Your Legacy

Protect Your Legacy with Personalized Estate Planning

At Johnson/Turner, we recognize that estate planning is as personal as the legacies you wish to leave. Our approach blends compassion, innovation, and a keen understanding of your unique goals. Whether you’re planning for the future, managing assets, or ensuring your loved ones are cared for, we offer tailored services that empower you to make informed decisions. With us, you’re not just securing legal guidance—you’re partnering with a team dedicated to helping you protect what matters most, with clarity and confidence.

We Offer choices & experiences that no other firm can

Estate Planning Packaged Solutions

Our estate planning solutions offer both Trust-Based and Will-Based options to suit your needs. Whether you’re looking for the comprehensive control of a trust or the simplicity of a will, we provide tailored guidance to help you protect your assets and ensure your wishes are honored. With our expertise, you can confidently secure your legacy and provide peace of mind for your loved ones.

A Trust-Based Estate Plan offers a comprehensive and flexible way to manage your assets and legacy. By establishing a trust, you can avoid probate, simplify asset transfers, and maintain greater privacy and control over how your estate is distributed. This plan is ideal for protecting wealth, addressing unique family needs, and ensuring seamless estate management.

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A Will-Based Estate Plan is a simple and effective way to ensure your wishes are honored. By creating a will, you can designate guardians for minor children, outline asset distribution, and provide clear guidance for your loved ones. This plan offers a solid foundation for those looking for a straightforward approach to estate planning.

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There’s more than one kind of Estate plan?

You betcha.

Estate planning is the process of planning for important medical, financial, and legal choices that need to be made upon a person’s death in order to transfer their property and legacy to the next generation according to their wishes. While many find estate planning daunting or uncomfortable, the truth is it plays a vital role in helping you to protect your legacy and to provide for your friends, family, and loved ones after you’re gone.

At Johnson/Turner, our estate planning lawyers in Minnesota understand that, when you turn to us for estate planning, you’re putting your legacy in our hands. It’s a responsibility we don’t take lightly. We assign an estate planning attorney, two paralegals, a client engagement specialist, and a life coach to every estate planning case to make sure you get a variety of legal perspectives.

Will-Based Estate Plan

A will-based estate plan is a straightforward approach to ensuring your wishes are followed after your death and that you and your loved ones are protected during your lifetime. It addresses key issues like who will inherit your assets, who will care for your minor children, and who will make decisions for you if you become incapacitated. While it doesn’t avoid probate, a will-based estate plan provides peace of mind by creating a clear, legally enforceable plan for your future.

At Johnson/Turner, we make this process comfortable and approachable, offering fixed pricing and payment options to fit your needs. Our will-based estate plan is perfect for those who want to check this vital task off their list while maintaining clarity and control over their legacy.

Key Features of a Will-Based Estate Plan:

Distributes Assets: Outlines who will receive your assets, ensuring your wishes are honored.

Names Guardians: Specifies who will care for your minor children and manage their inheritance.

Provides Healthcare and Financial Directives: Includes documents like powers of attorney and healthcare directives to manage your affairs if you’re incapacitated

How It Differs from a Trust-Based Estate Plan:

Probate Required: A will-based plan involves probate, a court-supervised process for administering your estate, while a trust-based plan avoids probate.

Simpler Structure: Ideal for individuals with smaller or less complex estates.

Lower Initial Cost: Typically more affordable upfront than a trust-based estate plan.

A will-based estate plan is a vital step toward protecting your loved ones and creating a plan you can feel good about.

Trust-Based Estate Plan

A trust-based estate plan is a comprehensive approach to managing your assets and protecting your loved ones, both during your lifetime and after your passing. By placing your assets into a trust, you can bypass the probate process entirely, ensuring a seamless transfer of wealth to your beneficiaries. This plan provides flexibility, privacy, and control over how and when your assets are distributed, making it ideal for those with complex estates or specific wishes for their legacy.

At Johnson/Turner, we make creating a trust-based estate plan simple and accessible. With fixed pricing and payment options, we’re here to guide you through the process so you can protect your future with confidence.

Key Features of a Trust-Based Estate Plan:

Avoids Probate: Ensures assets transfer directly to beneficiaries without court involvement.

Enhanced Privacy: Keeps your estate details confidential by avoiding public probate records.

Customizable Asset Distribution: Allows you to set specific terms for when and how your assets are distributed.

Protects During Incapacity: Includes provisions for managing your assets if you become incapacitated.

How It Differs from a Will-Based Estate Plan:

No Probate Required: Assets in a trust pass directly to beneficiaries, saving time and reducing costs.

Better for Complex Estates: Ideal for larger estates or those with special considerations, like minor beneficiaries or charitable giving.

Higher Initial Cost: More comprehensive than a will-based plan, but often saves money in the long run by avoiding probate fees and delays.

A trust-based estate plan is an investment in your peace of mind and your loved ones’ future, giving you the confidence that your wishes will be honored with ease and care.

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Estate Planning Solutions

For over 20 years, we’ve proudly served Minnesota with unwavering commitment, beginning in Forest Lake and expanding throughout the Twin Cities metro, Duluth, and Rochester areas.