As an estate planning lawyer, I know that ethics are very important. I take my duties to my client very seriously. I know that I am in a position of power and that with power comes great responsibility. Go read the Bible, read Shakespeare. It is all in there. So, when I read article about…
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The Requirements of a Simple Will
Although the requirements vary from state-to-state, there are certain requirements required to draft a valid simple Will. Most people know that they should have a Will of some kind. However, most people don’t understand the basis behind why you should have a Will or what is required to make one. Talking to a estate planning…
Retirement Planning | Use of Non-Resident Personal Representatives
Proper retirement planning means deciding not only what to do with your money, but also deciding who should be in charge of your estate upon your death. As I discussed in my prior post about qualification of a Personal Representative, the person that you choose to administer your estate is of the utmost importance. In…
Estate Planning | Small Estates and the Courts
Estate planning can often be simple. It can often mean that the courts will not have much involvement and the costs to an average,middle-class person will be low. One of the easiest ways to have lower court costs and fees is to have a small estate for purpose of administration. Of course, larger estates mean more…
Family Estate Planning Advice
This is the initial post on this website which is dedicated to providing free, practical advice for estate planning and utilizing wills and trusts for your family’s benefit. I am an Minnesota state planning lawyer specializing in wills and trust for families. Please visit my law firm’s website at: flanderslawfirm.com for more information.