We all know we're going to die someday, so when people think about making an estate plan, they often think about it in the context of final arrangements for what we leave behind. However, having an estate plan is also crucial in another situation, and one we don't...
Estate Planning
In Estate Planning, Fair Is Not Always the Same Thing as Equal
When your children were young, you did your best to treat them fairly. You let them know you loved them equally and avoided giving preferential treatment to one of them. Not only did this help your kids feel equally loved and valued growing up, it also taught them...
Parties face long legal battles without clear estate planning
After a loved one dies, there can be a surprising amount of details to address. And this can quickly become overwhelming, particularly when a person did not leave a valid, clear and comprehensive estate plan behind. Under these circumstances, beneficiaries could be in...
Could Britney Spears’ Case Lead To Conservatorship Reform?
The role of conservators was thrust into the international spotlight when pop star Britney Spears testified in a California court in June that her father is guilty of conservatorship abuse. Jamie Spears was appointed conservator for his daughter in 2008. Britney says...
Planning for Life After the Pandemic
With Covid-19 vaccination rates climbing and mask mandates being lifted across Minnesota, life is starting to look a little more like it did before the pandemic. And while things are not exactly the same, we have a better idea of what the future might hold. With that...