Intestate Succession in Minnesota Part 2 – What if I Don’t Have a Will?

If you die intestate, that is without a will, in Minnesota, your assets will go to your closest relatives under state “intestate succession” laws. Part 1 of this post explained what assets go to what set of relatives. But… Who Are My Descendant… Read More
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Intestate Succession in Minnesota Part 1 – What if I Don’t Have a Will?

So by now, everybody knows that it doesn’t look like Prince had a will. What happens next? If you die without a will in Minnesota, your assets will go to your closest relatives under state “intestate succession” laws. As Prince’s estate has s… Read More
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Incapacity Planning – “What if I Can’t Take Care of Myself?” – Business Succession Planning

When people think about estate planning, people immediately think of what will happen to their property after they die. But estate planning covers much more than that. A competent estate planner will also counsel clients to plan for incapacity. Incap… Read More
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Incapacity Planning – “What if I Can’t Take Care of Myself?” – Long-Term Care Insurance

When people think about estate planning, people immediately think of what will happen to their property after they die. But estate planning covers much more than that. A competent estate planner will also counsel clients to plan for incapacity. Incap… Read More
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Incapacity Planning – “What if I Can’t Take Care of Myself?” – Health Care Directives

When people think about estate planning, people immediately think of what will happen to their property after they die. But estate planning covers much more than that. A competent estate planner will also counsel clients to plan for incapacity. Incap… Read More
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Incapacity Planning – “What if I Can’t Take Care of Myself?” – Power of Attorney

When people think about estate planning, people immediately think of what will happen to their property after they die. But estate planning covers much more than that. A competent estate planner will also counsel clients to plan for incapacity. Incap… Read More
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Incapacity Planning – “What if I Can’t Take Care of Myself?” – What Happens if I Don’t Plan?

When people think about estate planning, people immediately think of what will happen to their property after they die. But estate planning covers much more than that. A competent estate planner will also counsel clients to plan for incapacity. Incap… Read More
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Open House Success!

The Law Office of Katherine L. MacKinnon has been open for 20 years. We thought this deserved a celebration! Thank you to everyone who was able to attend – we had a lovely time showing off our new office space and celebrating 20 years of servin… Read More
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Office is Moving!

Our office has moved to St. Paul in the Midway area. Our new address is: 2356 University Ave. West #230St. Paul, MN 55114 We are keeping our same phone number (952-915-9215). Give us a call to schedule an appointment! Read More
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Life insurance beneficiary forms - common mistakes

Filling out the beneficiary form for your life insurance can be more tricky than you think. There are several common mistakes, including: Naming a minor child without designating how the money should be distributed. Money cannot be given directly to… Read More
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