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Estate planning services refer to the process of managing and distributing one’s assets and properties after their death, in a way that ensures the smooth transfer of wealth to the intended beneficiaries while minimizing taxes and other expenses. Estate planning services may include drafting legal documents such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, as well as providing guidance and advice on strategies for asset protection and wealth transfer. These services may be provided by lawyers, financial advisors, or other professionals with expertise in estate planning. Effective estate planning can help individuals achieve their long-term financial goals and provide peace of mind for themselves and their loved ones.

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.
If you are drawing up your will and want to leave money to a minor child, using a testamentary trust is one way to do so. This legal document can also be beneficial in other situations, such as if you want to leave an inheritance to someone but aren’t sure they will use the gift wisely.
Discover why using a revocable trust, rather than a direct inheritance, can be a smart way to pass on wealth to adult children. A trust provides financial guidance, protects assets from legal issues, and allows you to shape your legacy with lasting impact.
When you’re single and have no children, estate planning looks a lot different than for someone who’s married or has children.
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