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February 3 By jrlk

Minnesota Estate Planning Attorney Answers: Who Needs a Will?

While not everyone needs a will, most people could benefit from a will. You could use a will if:

  • You would not want your property divided according to your state’s intestacy laws
  • You would want to leave something to a person not recognized by your state’s intestacy laws (a non-marital partner, a stepchild, a best friend)
  • You or your spouse have children from another relationship
  • You have minor children and would like to designate a guardian to care for them
  • You have a beneficiary with special needs
  • You have specific wishes regarding how your assets are distributed
  • You would like to leave something to a charity.
  • You would like to establish some sort of trust upon your death
  • You have a substantial estate and could benefit from tax planning

If you need a will, Monticello based Minnesota Estate Planning Attorney Jennifer R. Lewis Kannegieter provides a variety of estate planning services for clients throughout the Twin Cities and Central Minnesota.  Contact Jennifer today.

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December 17 By jrlk

Wills for Heroes

Did you know that if you are a police officer, firefighter, or other first responder, you may be able to get free estate planning services? Inspired by the events of September 11, 2001, the Wills for Heroes Foundation was established to provide first responders and their spouses with simple estate planning services. The American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division has selected the Wills for Heroes Foundation for its 2007-2008 national public service project and several state bar associations have started Wills for Heroes programs. Check with your state bar association for more information. For information on Minnesota’s Wills for Heroes program, check out the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Wills for Heroes page.

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