Advantages of a Revocable Trust As we mentioned last week, talk of trust funds can lead to lots of confusion. Even those interested in learning more about estate planning can be overwhelmed when the topic of conversation turns to trusts. These tools are often viewed as confusingly complex and only for those with money to…
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Should You Consider a Revocable Trust? | MN Estate Planning Law
Why Should You Consider A Revocable Trust? We’ve done a few posts on revocable trusts already. In the first, we explained more about what a revocable trust was and how it worked. In the second, we talked about some of the most important benefits of a revocable trust. Now that you have a bit more…
MN Wills & Trusts | Different Ways to Hold Title to Property
Different ways to hold title to property A recent article in the Washington Post involved a letter from a reader asking whether she and her husband needed to create a trust to ensure that, in the event of eithers death, the other would be guaranteed to take ownership of the family home seamlessly. The author…
Common Mistakes Made When Handling Your Own Minnesota Estate Planning
Common mistakes when drafting your own estate plan We discussed some of the dangers of drafting your own estate plan last week as well as the questions to keep in mind if you’re thinking about doing it yourself. For those that are still determined to create an estate plan alone, there are some common mistakes…
MN Estate Planning | Titling of Property in Minnesota
A recent article in the Washington Post involved a letter from a reader asking whether she and her husband needed to create a trust to ensure that, in the event of eithers death, the other would be guaranteed to take ownership of the family home seamlessly. The author of the article dove into the issue…
Minnesota Wills | The Dangers Of Estate Planning On Your Own
Many people understand the importance of creating an estate plan and the risks that can come from failing to do so. In an attempt to get their ducks in a row, some might decide to try a DIY approach, going online and paying some internet legal document creation company for a template will, trust or…
Minnesota Revocable Trusts | Trust Law
There are all kinds of trusts floating around out in the world: revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, charitable trusts, special needs trusts, spendthrift trusts, asset protection trusts, constructive trusts, etc., etc. With so many options, it can be hard to understand which is which and what one or ones are worth considering given your particular circumstances….
Free Consultation | Minnesota Wills and Trusts
The firm is happy to announce that we are now offering discounted Wills and Trusts. We will only be doing this for a limited time. Please contact the firm to get started with your free consultation. Ask about the discount when you call at 612-424-0398 Joseph M. Flanders and the firm work with clients from every…
Minnesota Estate Planning For Single People
One of the big motivators that drives people to get their act together, at least from an estate planning perspective, is the existence of a family. Having a spouse and children to worry about is often the push most people need to step up and start tackling an issue they would normally be content to…
Elder Abuse and Minnesota Estate Planning
Elder Abuse Those who are in a position of caring for older and vulnerable adults provide a valuable and courageous service. There are many challenges in providing for vulnerable and partially handicapped adults in health care, financial items, and other matters. However, primary caretakers for vulnerable adults cannot do it all. Often times, they bring…