If you are confused or have questions about your estate plan, you have come to the right place. I am an experienced estate planning lawyer with experience in drafting wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents.
The initial purpose of this blog was to serve as an outlet of the knowledge I have gained as a law student and lawyer. I realize that many people cannot afford lawyers and I want to ensure that people can learn about the law without having the costs associated with hiring a lawyer. Although hiring a lawyer is a great idea if you plan on conducting estate planning, I operate under the belief that knowledge should be available to everyone.
If you do have questions about estate planning, I hope you utilize this blog. However, you should be aware that this blog is not necessary legal advice and you should contact your own lawyer if you need pertinent information about estate planning in your particular state.
Many people do not know or really understand that the laws of every state are different. The judges and court systems in every state are different. The reason for this is that – as most people do know – the United States is made up of both federal and state governments. Beneath this level of government or local and administrative government bodies. In fact the level of detail can be drilled down even further. Also, every state in America has their own separate legal Bar Association and Board of Law Examiners. These entities oversee lawyers and ensure that lawyers act ethically and within the bounds of a the law of the particular state.
Also, the legislative body in every state is different. The state legislatures make different rules and laws depending on what state you are in. Obviously, the laws affect how a state is run. The different laws also have an effect on lawyers. The lawyers may only practice in states or “jurisdictions” which they are licensed in. If the lawyer is licensed, he or she can only give advise about those laws. Again, the laws in every state are different.
Therefore, if you are trying to find knowledge about estate planning or retirement planning, I recommend talking to a licensed attorney in your state. You may be able to obtain cursory knowledge from outside sources, but there is no substitute for an experienced Minnesota estate planning lawyer.
