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Thinking about what will happen to your most special keepsakes, assets and other belongings after your death is never an easy thing. In fact, it is easier to simply put off important decisions about your estate. More than 60% of Americans currently are without a will. And, when a family member or loved one dies, there are often many questions about what happens to their assets and how long it takes for them to be distributed. The probate process is the legal process of paying debts and distributing assets that occurs after a person dies. Kallemeyn & Kallemeyn can help demystify the probate process, in addition providing support to you and your family for all other aspects of estate planning including will creation, designation of a power of attorney, creating a living trust and health care directive. Our legal team works closely with residents living in the Anoka County area, including Anoka, Coon Rapids, Blaine, Andover and Ham Lake, MN and has twenty years of experience in probate law and estate planning. Read Full Post
With the new year comes renewed commitments, new year’s resolutions and hope for health and happiness for the future. Many resolutions are health related and involve losing weight and exercising more, while others may include increased organization around your home. Another important resolution that may be a bit less popular, but equally if not more important, is estate planning. Now is a great time to partner with the the legal team at Kallemeyn & Kallemeyn to complete simple estate planning so that your loved ones are taken care of in the event of an unexpected illness or death.
Thinking about what will happen to your assets and possessions after you die is never a fun topic to consider. In fact, many of us just put off planning for the future because it seems stressful, expensive and even sad. We think that we have plenty of time and decide to wait until a more “convenient” time to write a will, designate a power of attorney and complete basic estate planning. The legal team at Kallemeyn & Kallemeyn of Coon Rapids, MN understands that estate planning is difficult for many and strives to make this process painless, less stressful and less expensive than expected.
