Help, I Lost my Will
Every once in a while, somebody will tell me “I lost my will”. The next question I often get is “what should I do”? Well, I think the answer is obvious. Look in the last place it was placed. Unfortunately, when…
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Category Wills & Power of Attorney
Whatever a family’s size or circumstances, preparing a will and arranging for power of attorney are central to providing responsible care.
Will I go to Heaven If I Die Without a Will?
Are you going to die without a will? Does it matter? Will it matter once we check into Heaven? Likely, the person at the pearly gate will not care whether we have a will. But, our children will. Failing to plan means your affairs…
Are you sure You Picked the Right Personal Representative?
What does a Personal Representative in Minnesota do? Well, I am glad you asked. A Personal Representative in Minnesota has many jobs. Whether a person seeks their position through the court process or they were selected within a Will, every…
Wills for Military Veterans in Minnesota are easier when You are Alive
Wills for Military Veterans in Minnesota are much easier to write when the Veteran is alive. Unfortunately, veterans who pass without a will introduce a different challenge. Lets skip past these challenges and get straight to the point. Why having…
Keeping Your Will Safe In Places You Didn’t Think About
Keep your will safe. That seems like good advice, but how on earth can you keep a will safe when we are surrounded by bad things. After a quick review of common fears, I will share the one place people…
Scared to Edit Your Will in Minnesota?
Are you looking to edit your will in Minnesota? Great! Here we go… First, let’s acknowledge having a Will in Minnesota is better than dyeing with no will. That being said, there are significant risks when you want to edit your…
End Power of Attorney By Screaming?
To end power of attorney (“POA”), the process is not about screaming. Instead, there is a specific process for revoking this type of estate planning document. The person who creates a POA on their behalf is called the Principal. Ideally,…
More than 8 Ways to Avoid Probate in Minnesota – MN Avoid Probate Hell
Yes, you can avoid probate in Minnesota. On the other hand, you can encourage probate too. Being dead does not remove you from probate hell. Instead, it only makes it worse. Luckily, I believe you and I can help our…
I Caught Minnesota Per Stirpes
Minnesota per stirpes is not a disease. Instead, it is a rule many people use in an estate plan to divide their stuff amongst children and grandchildren. In simple terms, this type of plan means we receive the inheritance from the person directly above…
7 Tips When Picking a Standby Guardian
Picking a standby guardian is hard. I believe every parent stresses over the care of their child. Thinking about a situation where you are unconscious or dead quadruples this stress. Luckily, parents can: Designate a standby parent, Identify an alternate…