My husband and I own some hunting land up north Minnesota as joint tenants. After his passing, I became the sole owner. I am thinking about adding my sons to the deed so we would all be joint tenants. I heard this will avoid probate when I die. Is a...
Estate Planning
In the News: Toll of Caring for the Elderly Increases
The Wall Street Journal recently published an article about the increasing cost of caring for elderly family. The article* can be found Here. According to a U.S. Health and Retirement Study, “the percentage of adult children taking care of their parents has tripled since 1994, with nearly 10 million people...
Protecting Your Children Through Estate Planning
As a parent you naturally care for your child(ren)’s basic needs: feeding, bathing, providing shelter and clothing, and comforting through scraped knees and bad days. What may not come as naturally or as easily, but is just as important, is protecting your child(ren) in the event the unthinkable happens, and...