Second Marriage? Prior Children? A Minnesota Estate Planning Attorney Explains How to Properly Plan for a Blended Family If you are married for the first time and are working on your estate plan, the decisions about where the assets go can be relatively simple. Most parents in that situation want their entire estate to go …
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Misconception #1: A Will avoids probate. No. A Will is the primary tool of the probate system. Your Will is like a letter to the Court telling the Court how you want your property distributed. Then you must make sure that you prove to the Court that all your property is collected and appraised, and …
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Preparing to Meet With an Estate Planning Attorney A thorough and complete estate plan must take into account a significant amount of information about your assets, your family, your property, and your wishes during and after your life. When you make your first appointment with an estate planning attorney, ask the attorney or the paralegal …
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