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The death of a beneficiary scenario can arise in settling either a probate estate or a trust administration. The beneficiary’s death affects both the administration of the first decedent’s probate estate or trust and the administration of the beneficiary’s own estate.
As divorce and second marriages become increasingly common, more people find themselves raising children who are not biologically their own. Estate planning for blended families should address this unique situation.
DIY wills may seem affordable. However, mistakes in witnessing or unclear instructions can lead to costly probate and disputes, leaving your loved ones burdened.
Having open conversations about money and your estate plan can help your children develop a healthy understanding of financial responsibility and family values. Open discussions also help prevent misunderstandings and disputes over your wishes as well as aligns expectations for inheritances.
Naming your estate as the beneficiary of your IRA can lead to higher taxes, increased probate costs, and reduced protections for heirs. Discover why this common mistake can complicate your estate and how proper planning ensures your legacy is secure for your loved ones.
Digital estate planning is crucial to protecting your legacy and ensuring that your loved ones aren’t left with a digital mess.
Learn the critical reasons why a will alone is insufficient for a comprehensive estate plan, and why incorporating trusts, beneficiary designations and incapacity planning is essential to ensure a seamless and protected transfer of your assets to your loved ones.
Protect your child's future by creating a trust that supports their recovery, while safeguarding their inheritance.
Because estate planning is so complex, chances are, you have plenty of questions about it. Attorney Philip Ruce of Stone Arch Law answers all the commonly asked questions on estate planning in his interview with KSTP Minnesota Live.
Your real estate holdings, life insurance, bank accounts and retirement savings won’t magically flow into your trust. After you create a revocable living trust, be sure to talk with a Minneapolis estate planning attorney to update and fund your trust with your new assets.
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