Estate Planning: (Part I: “Probate 101”) Three Basic Questions You Must Ask When A Family Member Passes Away After the shock, the grief, and the often difficult adjustments to life without your loved one, the practical decisions and duties…
This entry is for initial inquiries into or foundational understanding of Supplemental Needs and Special Needs Trusts. There are some basic differences between the two and they are often confused. If you think you may qualify to establish one of these…
An article I read recently, published by NextAvenue, made it ever so obvious – – Americans are procrastinators at preparing for death. We bury our heads in the sand, hoping that if we can avoid thinking about it, maybe it…
What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin is virtual money. You purchase it with “real money” and download a digital Wallet in which you store your virtual money. An online exchange exists for those businesses and individuals that choose to deal in…
Having just recently posted an entry on how to include your pets in your Will (handling the care of your pets after your death), I thought some may be interested to know that the 2015-2016 Minnesota Legislature is currently looking…
“DARTS creates connections that enrich aging.” DARTS, www.dartsconnects.org, an invaluable Dakota County resource, is offering a series of free educational conversations on addressing the legal needs and concerns of the aging journey. WHEN: October 14, 2014 from 4:30pm to 6pm…
Each family has its own set of personalities, issues, and circumstances, and “one size” does not “fit all.” Certainly this is the case with gifting money to children or grandchildren. We all like the idea of being able to provide…
PART III: Third-Party Special Needs Trusts (or “Supplemental Needs Trusts” in Minnesota) This is the third and final entry in a three-part series on special needs trusts – trusts able to provide additional or “special” funds for a disabled person…
PART II: Pooled Special Needs Trusts This is the second entry in a three-part series on special needs trusts – trusts able to provide additional or “special” funds for a disabled person who has limited resources and may already be…
PART I: First-Party Special Needs Trusts This is the first entry in a three-part series on special needs trusts – trusts able to provide additional or “special” funds for a disabled person who has limited resources and may already be…