Whether you are estate planning for the first time or modifying your existing plan, it is important to know these key terms. Conservatorship: DNR/DNI: Estate: All the money and property owned by a person at the time of their death along with that person’s debts and liabiliti [...]
Kris L. Maser - Minnesota’s Elder Law Trailblazer, Advocate and Educator Sets to Retire Richfield, MN - December 23, 2020 - Effective January 1, 2021, Kris Maser, co-founder and shareholder of Maser, Amundson, & Boggio, P.A. in Richfield, MN will officially begin a well- [...]
Kris Maser - Tenacious trailblazer, compassionate and steadfast advocate, teacher, mentor, and friend. In September of 1984 after a grueling, but eventful day guiding a family who was struggling to help their grandparents adjust and plan for their long-term needs, Kris Maser [...]
In Minnesota, a will must be in writing. Minn. Stat. § 524.2-502(1). Unlike a will, a trust can be created either orally or in writing unless the trust would change an interest in land. Minn. Stat. § 501C.0407. Trusts created only orally are called “oral trusts” and have set [...]
Using a written power of attorney, a person (called a “principal”) can appoint someone as their agent (often called an attorney-in-fact) to manage their financial affairs. In Minnesota, a written power of attorney that is dated and properly signed is presumed to be valid. Mi [...]
November is National Family Caregiver Month, a time to recognize and support family caregivers. It is also the month in which we reflect and express gratitude and thanks for those in our lives and, for many of us, celebrate Thanksgiving. As caregivers, it's a good time to fo [...]
What is Elder Law? Elder law is the field of law dealing with estate planning and benefits, including related disability issues. Among other things, elder law attorneys handle benefits applications, facility placement applications, powers of attorney, health care directives, [...]
What are the essential legal documents a person should have in place? Associate Attorney, Lauren Fink at Maser, Amundson, Boggio, P.A., suggests having at least a power of attorney, health care directive, and/or a will by the age of 18. By doing so, you are covered if a life [...]
The Stamp of Approval Stamp collecting is one of the most popular hobbies in the world. But what brings us joy during our lifetime can often cause headaches for our loved ones after we die. While we may spend our life collecting thimbles, our loved ones may be stuck trying [...]
When it comes to estate planning in Minnesota, not everything is black and white. Each estate plan can and should be designed and created based on the person and their unique situation, beliefs and wishes. It takes thought and consideration. Before you begin or update your e [...]
