Older adults have a wide range of experience in long-term commitments and previous loss due to widowhood, divorce, or breakups. After divorce or widowhood, many
It has been a tough couple of years for many small businesses, but, as the adage goes, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” Small
Estate Planning attorneys frequently hear stories about the failure of home-made estate plans. Here is one I heard recently: A man (let’s call him Carl),
(Part 2 of 2) By Natalie A. Roberts The State of Minnesota imposes both income taxes and estate (sometimes called “death”) taxes. In Part 1,
The media has reported widely upon the need to provide funding for governmental programs, whether those stemming from the COVID pandemic, those needed to address
The State of Minnesota imposes both income taxes and death taxes. This article will briefly examine the issue of residency for purposes of state-level income
Before becoming an estate planning attorney, I used to hear the term “land trust” and wonder about it. The public often misunderstands the nature of
A well-crafted estate plan accomplishes multiple objectives. First, the plan ensures that your property and money (your “assets” or “estate”) go to the persons you
Your wedding is over, and the day was absolutely perfect. You went away on your honeymoon with your new spouse and had the time of
The wealth, property, and investments we accrue over a lifetime are often significant. While you have carefully managed your finances through the years, there may
