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Ask the Attorney: Should I use a joint tenancy to avoid probate?

by Bloomgren Hanson Legal | Nov 6, 2012 | Ask the Attorney, Estate Planning, Real Estate, Trusts and Probate

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 joint tenancy a...

In the News: Toll of Caring for the Elderly Increases

by Bloomgren Hanson Legal | Jun 27, 2011 | Estate Planning, In the News

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...

Protecting Your Children Through Estate Planning

by Bloomgren Hanson Legal | Apr 25, 2011 | 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)...
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