[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Through a quick Google search, it is easy to find “fill in the blank” Power of Attorney forms being provided by numerous sources, such as “do it yourself” guides or cheap and seemingly “easy” online options. The sources make it seem as though it is easy to complete...
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] There are numerous benefits to estate planning, but one that cannot be discounted is the peace of mind that comes with having an estate plan in place. No matter how large or modest your estate, it is inevitable to question what will happen with your hard earned assets...
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] If you are wondering when you should start your estate planning…the answer is, “NOW!” When individuals ask me when a good time to star their estate plan is, I always advise that there is no such thing as starting your estate plan too early. And no, I do...
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] After an engagement, the whirlwind of wedding planning starts. Even planning for a small wedding comes with a lot of moving parts, not to mention considerable expense. So when I suggest to newly engaged couples that they might want to do their estate planning while they are planning...
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] I recently had the privilege of working with a husband and wife to complete their estate plan. The couple was young, with a daughter who had just turned two before they came to meet with me. Similar to many couples I work with who have children, they explained...
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Estate planning is important for anyone to do – it provides peace of mind and security regarding the future of you and your loved ones. However, for first responders, estate planning is particularly important as their careers, by nature, carry a greater risk to their health and lives....
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Every parent wants to ensure that their children are provided for should something unexpected happen to them while their children are still young. Oftentimes, relatives wish to leave assets to young children, such as their nieces or grandchildren, as well. However, good intentions coupled with poor planning often...
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] It is important to make certain that your estate plan is current and updated. Very rarely do individuals just have one estate plan throughout their lives. As things in your life change, sometimes your estate plan must change as well. Wills can be changed by drafting and executing...
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] There are not many things as Minnesotan as “a weekend up north at the cabin.” I am originally from Iowa, but shortly after moving to Minnesota in 2006 I learned that Minnesotans live for weekends on “the lake” (whichever one of the 10,000 they have staked a claim...
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”double” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Scholarship Planning is a way for individuals to leave a legacy and support deserving students through college or graduate school. By making a bequest through a will or trust, scholarship sponsors are able to communicate a message about what matters most in their lives, and ensure that his...