Minnesota Wills Attorneys
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Minnesota Wills Attorneys
One of the greatest gifts you can leave your family is clear guidance during a difficult time.
A thoughtfully prepared will allows you to make important decisions before they're left to others, helping reduce uncertainty and ensuring your wishes are clearly documented.
Whether you're creating your first will, updating an existing plan, or planning for a growing or changing family, Burns & Hansen helps you prepare a will that reflects your values, provides for the people you care about, and brings greater clarity to the future.
Our Will & Estate Planning Services
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Power of Attorney
Naming someone to handle your financial and legal affairs if you become incapacitated is an important part of a comprehensive will and estate plan. We help clients prepare powers of attorney that provide clear authority while reflecting their individual circumstances and preferences.
Health Care Directives
Health care directives allow you to communicate your medical wishes and appoint someone to make health care decisions if you become unable to do so. We help clients prepare clear, legally effective directives that provide guidance for both loved ones and medical providers.
Estate Administration
Serving as a personal representative comes with important legal responsibilities. Burns & Hansen advises executors and families throughout the estate administration process, helping them fulfill their duties, navigate probate requirements, and address legal issues that arise along the way.
Why Burns & Hansen for Wills
When you work with Burns & Hansen, you benefit from:
- Attorneys who take the time to understand your family, your priorities, and the goals behind your estate plan.
- Clear, straightforward advice that helps you make informed decisions without unnecessary complexity.
- Estate plans designed to reflect your wishes while anticipating the practical issues your loved ones may face.
- Guidance that keeps your will coordinated with the rest of your estate plan as your life and family change.
- Experience addressing related issues involving trusts, probate, family law, business ownership, and real estate.
- Direct access to experienced attorneys throughout the planning process.
Common Situations We Can Help With
You may benefit from legal guidance if you're trying to:
- Create your first will.
- Update your estate plan after marriage, divorce, or the birth of a child.
- Name guardians for minor children.
- Decide how your assets should be distributed.
- Coordinate your will with other estate planning documents.
- Appoint someone to manage your affairs if you become incapacitated.
- Simplify the administration of your estate.
- Reduce the potential for future disputes among family members.
- Address another issue involving your will or estate plan, or aren't sure whether your situation fits one of these categories. Contact Burns & Hansen to discuss your situation with an attorney.
Frequently Asked Questions about Minnesota Wills
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Do I need a will if I don't have a large estate?
Yes. A will allows you to determine how your assets will be distributed, name guardians for minor children, and appoint the person who will administer your estate, regardless of the size of your estate.
What decisions can I make in a will?
A will can address how your assets should be distributed after your death, who should serve as your personal representative, and who you want to name as guardian for minor children. Your broader estate plan may use additional documents to address decisions that a will does not.
How often should I update my will?
You should review your will after major life events such as marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, the death of a beneficiary, or significant changes to your financial circumstances.
Should I update my will after getting married or divorced?
Marriage or divorce can substantially change your family and financial circumstances. Reviewing your will and broader estate plan can help determine whether your existing choices still reflect your wishes. When family law and estate planning issues overlap, Burns & Hansen can address both areas within the firm.
What's the difference between a will and a trust?
A will directs how your assets are distributed after your death and generally goes through probate. A trust can manage assets during your lifetime and after your death and may help simplify or avoid certain probate proceedings.
Can I change my will after it's signed?
Yes. As long as you have legal capacity, you can update or replace your will to reflect changes in your wishes or circumstances.
Who should I choose as my personal representative?
Your personal representative should be someone you trust to carry out your wishes, manage financial responsibilities, and administer your estate according to your will and Minnesota law.
What happens if I die without a will?
Minnesota law determines how your estate is distributed, which may not reflect your personal wishes or your family's circumstances.
Speak With a Minnesota Wills Attorney
A well-prepared will can give your family clear direction and reduce uncertainty about your wishes when the time comes.
Contact Burns & Hansen to discuss the documents and planning strategies that make sense for you and your family.
