Elder Law In Minnesota
The Law firm of Jeddeloh Snyder Stommes has provided legal counsel in elder law issues for over 40 years, becoming one of Central Minnesota’s most trusted law firms.
Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorneys in St Cloud Minnesota
Elder law and estate planning are not just for the elderly and aging. Ensure that your wishes are known and followed by planning in the event of tragedy or illness. It is vital to have your plans and choices for your future on the official record. Estate planning will not only avoid undue stress on your family but also ensure their financial safety and protection.
What is Elder Law?
Elder law includes all of the following:
- Wills
- Trusts
- Estate planning
- Healthcare directives
- Living wills
- Power of Attorney
- Guardianship
- Conservatorship
- Disability
- Will contests
- Probate of Estates
- Medicaid Laws
- Probate Litigation
- Family Business
- Succession Planning
Estate Planning in Minnesota
Health Care Decisions
Living Wills and Power of Attorney in Minnesota
There is an important distinction between having a living will and a health care directive and assigning a person power of attorney. Living wills and advanced health care directives give you the power to decide ahead of time what medical treatments you do and do not want to have performed to keep you alive should you become gravely ill or in the event of an accident. Decisions could include pain management and organ donation. You may specify a “do not resuscitate” or “do not intubate” order, making your preferences known to your healthcare providers.Power of Attorney gives another individual the responsibility of making health care decisions for you, should you become unable to make your wishes known. The assigned person could be a spouse, family member, or close friend. These decisions can include medical treatments, pain management preferences, life-saving measures, and organ donation.
Communication of Your Decisions – Let Us Help You With The Big Decisions
Because of the perception of Elder Law – wills, estate planning, and health care directives, many people decide to keep their legal decisions and documents private. However, it is essential to communicate your wishes regarding end-of-life issues. Discuss your choices with your loved ones and with your healthcare provider. While these conversations might be difficult, they can clear the air. In addition, having your wishes known will take the emotional burdens of those decisions off the shoulders of your loved ones. Whether you are setting up a will, guardianship, or a health care directive, you need an attorney who will help you with every step. We are one of the top law firms in St Cloud, Minnesota, specializing in Estate Planning and Elder Law. Our lawyers will make sure that you and your assets are protected.Request appointment with an attorney
Estate Planning & Elder Law - Cases We Handle
We can help with any of the following:
- Estate Plans
- Elder Law
- Conservatorship
- Guardianship
- Healthcare Directives
- Living Wills
- Probate of Estate
- Testate Estates
- Intestate Estates
- Special Needs Trusts
- Supplemental Needs Trusts
- Revocable Living Trusts
- Irrevocable Trusts
- Charitable Trusts
- Living Trusts
- Asset Protection
- Medicaid Laws
- Gifts to Minors
- Probate Litigation
- Power of Attorney
- Will Contests
- Family Business Succession Planning
Minnesota Elder Law Articles
Health Care Directive
Protect your loved ones from having to make health care decisions for you. A health care directive can ease the burden of making those decisions. Experienced Elder Law attorneys at Jeddeloh Snyder Stommes can help ensure your final wishes are carried out.What are...
Writing a Will for a New Family
The Basics of a Will A estate plans - last will and testament (will) is a legal document by which an individual expresses their desires on how they want their property and assets distributed at the time of their passing. An individual’s will presents the names of...
Updating a Will After Death of a Spouse
What is a Will? A will is a legal document that presents an individual's desires on how they want their estate - property and assets distributed at the time of their passing. The individual's last will and testament present the name(s) of people who will receive...
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