Trusts & Estates Blog
March 2014
Must-Have Estate Planning Documents
Every adult needs to prepare a core set of estate planning documents to plan for incapacity or death. Failure to properly plan for the... Read more
November 2013
Important Changes to the Minnesota Power of Attorney Statute
The Minnesota Legislature recently made several changes to the statutory form power of attorney (POA), as well as the underlying law. Some of the... Read more
October 2013
FMJ Shareholder David Ness Debunks Estate Planning Myths
Estate planning…it’s one of those things that people tend to put off. The reasons for this vary, but tend to be based on various... Read more
June 2013
Minnesota Estate and Gift Tax Law Changes
On May 23, 2013, Governor Dayton signed the Omnibus Tax Bill that includes significant changes to the Minnesota estate and gift tax laws. The... Read more
May 2013
Senior Perspective: Untangling the Cabin Succession Mess
Developing a cabin succession plan requires forethought and long-range planning. In FMJ Trusts & Estates attorney David Ness’ latest Senior Perspective article, he outlines common... Read more
May 2013
Senior Perspective: So What’s the Problem with Probate?
Many people believe that having a last will and testament avoids probate. This, however, is a common misconception. In FMJ Trusts & Estates attorney... Read more
August 2012
Twin Cities Business: Estate Planning Professionals On “Having The Talk”
FMJ Trusts & Estates attorney David Ness contributed to a Twin Cities Business Magazine article entitled “Having the Talk,” in which he emphasizes the importance... Read more
August 2012
Cabin Life: Passing Down the Family Cabin
Do you have a cabin succession plan? FMJ Trusts & Estates attorney David Ness wrote an article for Cabin Life magazine that outlines the importance of including... Read more