Apple Valley, Minnesota Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys
Minnesota Estate Planning Essentials
Estate planning isn't just for those who have significant assets and tax planning issues, or for families with children whose future they need to secure. All Minnesota adults who want to have a say in decisions about their health care, finances, and who will benefit from their lifetime of work need an estate plan.
Guzmán LaLonde, P.A. provides legal services in various areas of estate planning, including:
- Wills
- Living trusts
- Special needs/supplemental needs trusts
- Health care directives
- Powers of attorney
- Prenuptial agreements
- Transfer on Death deeds
An estate plan does more than just distribute your assets after your death. It establishes who will be able to make decisions on your behalf during your life, in the event you become incapacitated. An estate plan can also help you avoid probate if that is your goal. Guzmán LaLonde, P.A. can customize an estate plan to your needs, giving you peace of mind that your wishes will be carried out.
Minnesota Probate Administration
The weeks and months after the loss of a loved one are challenging enough. Having to deal with the probate process and administration of the estate can make them even more difficult, especially if there is a will contest involved. Guzmán LaLonde, P.A. represents personal representatives of estates and heirs in various probate administration issues and litigation, including:
- Informal and formal probate proceedings
- Asset distributions
- Will contests
- Preparation of federal and state estate and gift tax returns
The probate process, especially if one is unfamiliar with it, can be confusing. Personal representatives who fail, even unintentionally, to carry out their duties may have personal liability. Guzmán LaLonde, P.A. can help make sure the process goes smoothly, saving time and trouble and conserving estate funds.
Estate Planning and Probate Attorneys Serving Minnesota Families and Individuals
Located in Apple Valley, Guzmán LaLonde, P.A. represent clients with estate planning needs or probate administration matters throughout the Minneapolis South Metro area. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our firm and services, and to contact us to schedule a consultation regarding your estate planning or probate matter. We look forward to working with you.
