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