Tag Archives: Estate planning

End of Life and Post Death Checklist

When a loved one passes away, a lot of times the family isn’t really sure where to begin.  Christopher Burns created the attached checklist that I think is a great tool to help the family.   He was kind enough … Continue reading

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Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010

The Tax Relief Act was implemented in late 2010.  On the surface, it would appear that the need for estate planning was reduced due to the higher estate and gift tax exemptions.  However, Minnesota did not make any changes to … Continue reading

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Estate and Financial Planning: Preparation Gives You Control Over When To Exit Your Business

By Thomas W. Lyons Note: This is the second in a series of three articles on preparing for the sale of a business.  It is a summary on Mr. Lyons’ popular book, Exit Strategy: Maximizing The Value Of Your Business. … Continue reading

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