The answer: it depends. Most financial advisors will tell you that long-term care insurance is at the very least important, and perhaps, essential. I tell my clients to talk to their financial advisor because it is an investment decision –…
If they don’t, it’s probably a good idea to ask an attorney to help you update one or both documents to protect your digital assets and protect your Personal Representative or your family members/loved ones who will need to deal…
I recently attended a meeting at which there were attorneys, hospital administrators, and social workers gathered to discuss Minnesota’s Health Care Directive (HCD) law, issues that arise in using HCDs, and suggestions for avoiding those issues. Included in the discussion…
Most people know about the most common ways to become pregnant by means of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART): artificial (or assisted) insemination, in vitro fertilization, and gestational carriers. ART can lead to complex legal issues in a number of areas…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) publishes a summary of your rights as a consumer when you are making funeral choices. The funeral rules are outlined in their publication: “Paying Final Respects: Your Rights When Buying Funeral Goods and Services” (available…
Estate planning involves consideration of both assets and income. For many people, Social Security retirement benefits are a major piece of the retirement puzzle. Whether you’re single or married, when and how you retire may significantly affect your monthly income. …
If you have “device stigma,” you should get over it – new, relatively low-cost technology may allow you to be independent longer, and/or provide new ways for your caregivers to look out for you while you stay at home longer….
The Minnesota State Bar Association’s Capital Connection recently reported possible legislative action regarding Transfer on Death (TOD) titles for Vehicles in Minnesota. The original bill was ultimately included in an omnibus tax bill (HF3170) on Wednesday, March 24, 2014, according…
If you’ve been putting off getting your healthcare choices in order, now is the time! Who needs a Health Care Directive? Anyone over the age of 18. The 7th Annual Healthcare Decisions Day is a great opportunity to commit to…
I am an attorney so, obviously, I have a strong interest in convincing you of this statement. Having said that, the skills I have acquired as an attorney make me all too aware of how risky it is to…