Metry Law, PLLC

05/28/2025

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted but still here grinding and working away!

For those who don’t know me my name is Jessica Metry, an estate planning attorney dedicated to helping individuals and families secure their legacy with confidence and peace of mind. From wills and trusts to navigating complex decisions, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Let’s build a future that reflects your wishes.

12/20/2023

If you missed out- here is the link for the recording to the Introduction to Gun Trust which will be up and available till January 18th!

https://events.zoom.us/ejl/AlJj4mmEpwzcAzNIg3O8u2VL2gl9XMinOW-yfOFqVF9QKXycSY5C~AzMwUn2NLEp_m33N-XvqVDuOrRwtJJZWi-qlfYAeJjRA12kWhW-IeZXGDDVynGJ6bD--zUZ4fmEEYeFqBStt-8viKNchUOA/sessions/cHWebaueRX2L4tYt5IG__Q

12/05/2023

Interested about the transfer of gun ownership upon your death? Join me December 19, 2023 at 12:00 pm central time!

Zoom link-

https://events.zoom.us/er2/AptiECA6MTCF2GudXZ9y8dO7W4RbOzvmByG6aFG4nTCwmaBmPlS6~WIbhgI6g5FrkJ11QMfmyQKrs3euQC2NH4ksE.S5eL3enGB5IqcXt-

03/30/2023

Need help implementing an estate plan?
Curious if you even need one?

Call Jess at 218.234.7491 and she will be happy to answer any questions and create the estate plan that best fits your needs!

Metry Law, PLLC practices in the areas of Estate Planning and Equine Law and is based in the Detroit Lakes area serving Minnesota and North Dakota.

09/20/2022

This week we are at the Advanced Institute hosted by The Estate Plannjng Source in Green River, WY.

This morning I did a presentation on the conflicts of interest in estate planning and the unauthorized practice of law.

Looking forward to a few of the topics that we are going to dive into over the next couple days from corporate structures and compliance, in-law protection, Medicaid planning techniques, asset preservation and protection, and so much more!

08/04/2022

The benefits of a trust can be endless!

No court control is my all time favorite. Save on probate fees, and the negative emotional impact on your family.

Save on taxes by using the dual federal estate tax exemptions. Is your estate over the MN estate tax exemption? A trust can help you delay these taxes and not pay into them at all!

Interested or have more questions, would love to talk to you about your estate planning options!

07/26/2022

Your life. Your story. Your will.

07/21/2022

Sole proprietor, LLC, or an S-Corp?

Which business structures best for you?

07/15/2022

Head on over to MFG today from 5-7 for the open house!

07/06/2022

How can I help you or your business?
— Equine Matter
— Business Matter
— Estate Planning

Contact me today at [email protected]

🔗www.metrylaw.com

10/29/2021

-Joint Tenants vs. Tenants in Common-

When selling or transferring property to more than one person, the deed must confirm whether the individuals are taking title as joint tenants or tenants in common.

Do you know how your real property title is held?

Tenants in common is when you hold the property as co-owners. Your particular interest in the property will pass to the heirs of your estate.

Joint tenants is when you hold the property with a right of survivorship, meaning the property passes immediately upon the death of either joint tenant to the surviving joint tenant.

Advantages of holding title as Joint Tenants (JT):
• Surviving JT acquires title without the expense of probate proceedings
•JT between spouses will not trigger a taxable gift
• Title vests immediately to survivor JT

Disadvantages of holding title as Joint Tenants:
• You give up sole control of the property
• The surviving JT may not be the intended beneficiary
• Their may be unintended disinheritance of children depending on who passes first and the family dynamic
• Probate is inevitable, you are just delaying the process till the surviving spouse passes