What Is a Health Care Directive in Minnesota?
Planning for the future includes more than finances—it also means making decisions about your medical care in case you are unable to speak for yourself. Short answer: A health care directive in Minnesota is a legal document that allows you to outline your medical care preferences and appoint someone to make health care decisions on […]
What Happens to a House When the Owner Dies in Minnesota?
A practical, plain-English guide for families navigating loss in Southern Minnesota Losing a loved one is hard enough. Then practical questions start piling up—especially when there’s a home involved. Can you keep living there? Can you sell it? Do you need probate? Who has authority to sign documents? In Minnesota, what happens to a house […]
Minnesota’s New 500-Year Rule: How Dynasty Trusts Can Protect Your Legacy for Generations
In August 2025, Minnesota made a major change to its trust laws that will reshape estate planning for decades to come. The state extended the Rule Against Perpetuities for trusts from 90 years to 500 years. This means families can now create what are called dynasty trusts—trusts designed to last for centuries. This change is […]
