No one can predict how their future will unfold, but there are measures anyone can take to regain some agency over it. Writing out a thorough will may seem like an exercise in morbidity, but the benefits – for both you and your loved ones – far outweigh the grim...
Estate Planning
Do you need a will to provide for your loved ones?
While many people believe that they only need an estate plan when they are older, this is simply not the case. Wills can be an important consideration at many life stages, and dying without one could leave the people you care about without the support they need. Do...
The top ways a will can protect your family
If you have a family you will want to protect them at all costs. This means planning for uncertain times financially and making sure that your children are always cared for even if you cannot be there. One way that you can protect your family is by adding certain...
Who needs to create a will and estate plan?
Every adult needs to have an estate plan in place as soon as possible. Not only does this help them to know that their affairs are in order, it also helps their family members to have a plan to follow when their loved one passes away. Many people think that they have...
How long has it been since you updated your will?
Creating and maintaining a strong estate plan is an important priority for just about every adult in America, regardless of how much personal property a person possesses. However, for those who have significant estates or those with substantial debt with which they do...
The 3-step plan to avoid probate court in Minnesota
There are many reasons that people engage in estate planning. Often, testators' motivation is in their desire to control and protect their assets. Other times, they may have strong feelings about avoiding probate court or even reducing the tax burden on their heirs....
How can trusts help with estate planning?
A trust is a common estate planning tool that enables the creator of the trust to dedicate the use of assets to a beneficiary by designating a trustee to manage the arrangement. The trustee controls the assets in the trust and ensures that they are given to the...
How family is a threat to an estate plan
Minnesota residents may find that squabbles among family members can have just as large of an impact on estate planning as taxes do. This is according to a poll by TD Wealth of 109 estate planning professionals. Family issues may come into play in cases where a person...
Do you need to plan for long-term care in your future?
Estate planning can be a complicated process. While the basics are important, like naming beneficiaries in your will, there are other things you need to consider as well. Many people create living wills that include power of attorney documents in the event of...
Estate planning for the future of a business
Many parents in Minnesota expect that they will eventually pass their estates on to their children as a matter of course. In general, families want wealth to be passed from parents to children, including businesses, investments and real estate. However, some people...
Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers
Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers
Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers