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How to Give Your Estate to Nieces and Nephews: A Guide for Inheritance Planning

Leaving your estate to nieces and nephews requires careful planning to ensure your wishes are honored. Learn how to use tools like revocable living trusts and avoid common pitfalls. Stone Arch Law Office can guide you through the process.
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Smart Inheritance Planning: Setting Up Your Adult Children for Success

When people first receive an inheritance or gift, it's tempting to use the money immediately. Yet, proper estate planning with a qualified attorney is crucial to make the best use of the gift.
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Maximize Estate Planning Benefits Before the 2026 Sunset of Higher Estate Tax Exemptions

Plan your asset transfers and tax-free gifting before December 31, 2025, to take advantage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act's higher exemption amounts. Most of the TCJA's tax-related provisions will revert to the provisions in place before the TCJA was enacted.
Minneapolis estate planning attorney explains the benefits of a 529 savings plan for college expenses

Maximizing Your Estate Plan with 529 College Savings Plans

Discover how a 529 College Savings Plan can enhance your estate plan, reduce taxes, and secure your family’s educational future. Learn about the unique benefits of the MN Saves Minnesota 529 Plan and how it fits into your financial strategy.
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The Role of Asset Protection: Safeguarding Your Wealth from Life’s Unexpected Events

Discover the importance of asset protection in preserving your wealth. Explore strategies to shield your assets from unexpected challenges and secure your legacy.

Deeds and Estate Planning: Why You Should Leave It to the Professionals

Ensuring your family home stays out of probate requires careful estate planning. DIY deeds often lead to costly mistakes, like missing the critical "joint tenants" wording. Protect your property and avoid probate by working with Stone Arch Law Office's experienced attorneys.
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Naming Guardians for Minor Children Is a Priority for Young Bloomington Families

Learn about why selecting a guardian for minor children is a priority for young families in Minnesota. This article explains the importance of legal guardianship, fostering relationships, and setting up a testamentary trust to manage assets.
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Understanding the Basics of a Last Will and Testament

A last will and testament is a crucial document for directing the distribution of your assets and appointing guardians for minor children. It ensures your wishes are followed, simplifies probate, and can be updated as needed. Seek professional guidance for optimal planning.
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Is an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust the Right Estate Planning Strategy for You?

Created to own and control a life insurance policy or policies while the insured is alive, an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILIT) is a tool that may be a good strategy for your family to protect your policy proceeds from estate taxes. Speak with the team at Stone Arch Law Office to see if this is the right tool for you.
Estate Planning is not just for the wealthy, but is for everyone

Estate Planning Is Not Just for the Wealthy

Estate planning might sound like something for wealthy people with huge beach houses and billions in the bank. However, the truth is that estate planning is something we all need to think about to protect ourselves and loved ones.
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