What is Probate?
When someone passes away (referred to as a “Decedent”), it can often be a confusing and frustrating process to collect their assets, especially if you are told that you will need to go through a probate to do so. Assets of the Decedent with surviving joint owners or surviving beneficiaries are considered non-probate assets and […]
What Is HEMS and Why Is It Included in So Many Trusts?
In the world of estate planning, you may come across the acronym HEMS from time to time. HEMS stands for “health, education, maintenance, or support” and is frequently included in trust agreements to guide a trustee on the types of distributions they may make to a trust beneficiary. When a trustee is limited to this […]
Attorney Spotlight: Mallory Moen
In what area of law do you practice and why did you choose this? I practice in the areas of Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, and Real Estate Transactions. What did you want to be when you grew up? An Author! What is your favorite Twin Cities restaurant? The Finnish Bistro When you are […]