On behalf of Doda & McGeeney, P.A. | Oct 23, 2020 | Estate Planning
Creating an estate plan is a big step forward. Not only does it protect your estate and loved ones upon your death, but it can benefit you and your family in many ways while you’re alive. While creating your first estate plan is an accomplishment in its own right,...
On behalf of Doda & McGeeney, P.A. | Oct 1, 2020 | Estate Planning
Trusts are one of the most valuable tools you have when creating an estate plan. They give you more control and the ability to dictate exactly how the assets you own move down to your heirs. A will allows you to say who gets what, but that’s about all it does. A trust...
On behalf of Doda & McGeeney, P.A. | Sep 17, 2020 | Estate Planning
A recent study shows only four out of every 10 American adults have an estate plan, including a will or trust to distribute their assets when they die. That low percentage has a lot to do with misconceptions over estate planning. First, you don’t have to be rich or...
On behalf of Doda & McGeeney, P.A. | Jun 19, 2020 | Estate Planning
As we grow older, we can’t expect to always be in a sound mind to make important decisions. An unexpected accident or illness, or general old age, can cause memory loss or other impairments that can affect our judgment. This is why every Minnesotan must create a power...
On behalf of Doda & McGeeney, P.A. | Mar 31, 2020 | Estate Planning
Nobody wants to consider the worst-case scenario, especially when you’ve just started your family and your children are young. Despite our best wishes, young children and minor dependents are particularly at risk when it comes to the decisions made in the event of a...
On behalf of Doda & McGeeney, P.A. | Feb 18, 2020 | Business Law, Estate Planning
Most businesses are not meant to be short-term projects. For many owners and founders, their company is part of their legacy, one that should stretch long into the future. A business owner can not be solely focused on the present. They need to think long-term. This...
On behalf of Doda & McGeeney, P.A. | Dec 31, 2019 | Estate Planning
End-of-life planning can be daunting. Not only are there difficult emotional considerations, the legal piece of it can seem unnecessarily confusing. There are a few very simple steps you can take to provide invaluable guidance and reassurance to loved ones. One such...
