Trusts & Estates Blog
March 2019
Aircraft Succession Issues
The Unique Challenges of Aircraft in Estate Planning FMJ’s Transportation & Logistics practice group has helped hundreds of clients purchase aircraft and structure their... Read more
March 2019
My Spouse Needs Nursing Home Care – What Do We Do?
When we are asked about nursing home care for married people, one of the questions that almost always comes up is this: “Do we... Read more
February 2019
What is Elder Law?
What is the difference between elder law and estate planning? Isn’t it the same thing? Although there is certainly some overlap between the disciplines... Read more
February 2019
So This is Love? Benefits of Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
February 14th – the day of love and a celebration for all couples everywhere. Many couples even get engaged on this day and start... Read more
February 2019
2019 Resolution Already Out the Window? Don’t Forget Your Estate Plan
We are a month into 2019, which is the time when most New Year’s resolutions are thrown out the window. While we certainly don’t... Read more
January 2019
Vlog: Trusts & Estates Group Level of Service
What level of service does the Trusts & Estates group provide? Karen Schlotthauer, an attorney in our Trusts & Estates group, discusses the level... Read more
January 2019
Vlog: Trusts & Estates Group Services
The head of our Trusts & Estates group, David Ness, discusses the different services offered by the Trusts & Estates practice group (think: estate... Read more
December 2018
Vlog: Advice to Estate Planning Clients
The head of our Trusts & Estates group, David Ness, discusses the one piece of advice that he repeatedly gives to his estate planning clients.... Read more
December 2018
Vlog: Hiring an Estate Planning Attorney
Estate planning attorney Karen Schlotthauer talks about what traits and experience someone should look for when seeking an estate planning attorney. Click the video to... Read more
November 2018
Vlog: Keeping The Family Home in the Family
The head of our Trusts & Estates group, David Ness, discusses the estate planning issues families should be aware of if they want to keep... Read more
November 2018
Estate Tax Exemptions Update 2019
Below is a summary of the federal estate tax, gift tax, and Minnesota estate tax exemption amounts for 2019. Please contact FMJ’s Trusts &... Read more
November 2018
Vlog: Meet Estate Planning Attorney Karen Schlotthauer
You may have watched her vlog videos or read some of her previous blog posts, but have you really met Karen Schlotthauer? Click below... Read more
November 2018
Vlog: Estate Planning Attorney’s Legal Mentor
The head of our Trusts & Estates group, David Ness, talks about his legal mentor and the most important thing that he learned from him... Read more
October 2018
Vlog: How Can An Estate Planning Attorney Best Serve Their Client?
How can an estate planning attorney best serve their client? What is the philosophy that guides the work of a Trusts & Estates lawyer?... Read more
October 2018
Vlog: Estate Planning for Blended Families
A blended family consists of a couple and their children from their current and previous relationships. When it comes to estate planning for blended... Read more