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An attorney walking an older couple through the process of a trust amendment.

Trust Amendment: How and When to Modify Your Trust

Trust Amendment: How and When to Modify Your Trust Trusts play a crucial role in estate planning, ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes and your loved ones are taken care of after…

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Living Trust Attorney: Do I Need One?

Living Trust Attorney: Do I Need One? Estate planning can be complex and daunting, but a living trust is a popular option that may simplify the process. Essentially, it’s a legal document that places your…

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Are Wills Public Record?

Are Wills Public Record? After a person passes away, their assets and belongings are typically distributed to their heirs based on their will. But what happens to the will after the person’s death? Is it…

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Man and woman looking over will of loved one to begin probate process.

How to Start the Probate Process

How to Start the Probate Process The loss of a loved one is a difficult and emotional time. If you’ve been named the personal representative of your loved one’s estate, you’re now entrusted with the…

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Young woman choosing a personal representative for her estate plan.

Choosing a Personal Representative in Estate Planning

Choosing a Personal Representative in Estate Planning Choosing a Personal Representative (sometimes referred to as an executor) for your estate is an important decision that requires careful consideration. This chosen individual plays a vital role…

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Estate Planning Process: 7 Steps to Building Your Legacy

Estate Planning Process: 7 Steps to Building Your Legacy There are many reasons why people hesitate to start the estate planning process.  One of the most common rationalities is that many of us do not…

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Two professionals looking over their trust options for estate planning.

Estate Planning Trusts: Which One is Right for Me?

Estate Planning Trusts: Which One is Right for Me? Estate planning can be complex and daunting, but it’s crucial to ensure the future security of your assets and loved ones.  One common estate planning tool…

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Survivorship Life Insurance: Understanding Its Role in Estate Planning

Survivorship Life Insurance: Understanding Its Role in Estate Planning Survivorship life insurance is an important component of estate planning that not everyone is familiar with. While you may understand how traditional life insurance policies work…

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Young professional starting her estate plan.

Estate Planning: Is It Too Early To Get Started?

Estate Planning: Is It Too Early To Get Started? When it comes to planning for an estate, most people wonder what the best age is to start. The short answer is if you own one…

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Clients looking at estate tax planning document.

Minnesota Estate Tax Planning: What You Need to Know

Minnesota Estate Tax Planning: What You Need to Know While you’re looking at your estate, it’s easy to overlook what you’ll owe the federal and state government. But without proper planning and vigilance, taxes on…

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