MJ Austin Law, PLLC

09/26/2024

This message is for adults with aging parents.

Please ask if they have done their estate planning or taken the time to review their plan to be certain all facets are up to date.

It is common to find missing pieces:
• Healthcare Directives not in place
• Power of Attorney for Finances not designated
• Outdated beneficiaries in the will

Speak to your parents to day and gently ask them about their estate planning and encourage them to talk you through their plan.

Peace of Mind Legal Planning is what I do.

09/16/2024

Have your parents taken care of their estate planning? Read on to be sure your parents have not waited too long: https://conta.cc/3MOpe2g

Be sure to read this!   View Our Services Schedule An Appointment Urgent Estate Planning: A Family’s Story and Why Time is of the Essence Recently, I received a heartfelt call from a concerned daughte

09/11/2024

If you or someone you know has decided to tie the the knot for a second time, be certain that legal documents have been completed.

Too many times, second marriages forget to plan ahead for their children's future.

When Dawn and Bill married, both had grown children from their first marriages. Dawn was a widow and had a nice investment portfolio that she assumed would pass to her children upon her death. She did not take the time to create a new will and died unexpectedly in a traffic accident. Her new spouse, Bill, was the sole inheritor of her estate and Dawn's children were left with nothing.

Now, Bill could be a good guy or he could be greedy, knowing his children would be the eventual benficiaries of Dawn's investments.

Why take that chance? If you have entered into a second marriage, be sure you are updating your legal documents right away. Speak to an estate planning attorney for Peace of Mind Legal Planning.

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08/23/2024

🐕 Planning for Their Tomorrow, Today 🐾

Your pet is more than just a companion—they're family. But have you thought about who will take care of them if something happens to you?

Without a proper plan, your beloved pet could end up in a shelter or with someone who may not understand their needs. By including your pet in your estate plan, you can ensure they are loved and cared for, even when you can't be there.

Let's discuss how we can tailor an estate plan that provides for your pet's future, giving you peace of mind and keeping their tails wagging. 🐾

📞 Contact us today to get started!

08/20/2024

If you know me, you know I love my four-legged friends! If you are a pet owner too, be sure you think about protecting your family fur-baby: https://conta.cc/3AzfTbO

Be sure to read this!   View Our Services Schedule An Appointment Hello Marjorie, As someone who has always had a deep love for animals, I know firsthand the bond we share with our pets is irreplaceab

08/17/2024

As pet owners, we share a special bond with our furry friends, and their well-being is always top of mind. But have you considered what would happen to them if you're no longer able to care for them?

Including your pet in your estate plan is a loving and responsible step to ensure they are cared for, no matter what life brings. From naming a dedicated caretaker to setting up a pet trust, there are many ways to provide for your pet's future.

Don't leave their fate to chance—let's create a plan that guarantees their safety and happiness. Reach out today to discuss how we can safeguard your entire family's future, both two-legged and four-legged. 🐾❤️

07/29/2024

Do you know any children turning 18 this year? Be sure to ask if they have created their Healthcare Directive! Read my latest newsletter all about this subject: https://conta.cc/4ffILp8

07/26/2024

Senior Year and First Year of College season is just around the corner!

Have you completed legal documents for your 18+ year old? When your son or daughter turns 18, they are considered an adult by our healthcare system. If something happens to them and they require hospitalization, you may have difficulty gaining access to their medical care.

Be sure you've talked to an estate planning attorney and completed healthcare directives for each of your adult children. In the event the unthinkable happens, you're covered.

Peace of Mind Legal Planning, MJ Austin Law.

07/23/2024

Isn't is something how time flies? In the blink of an eye, we are midway through 2024.

Does it seem like yesterday that you put your Estate Plan in place? Do you recall how many years have passed since you last took a look at the plans?

It is important that you regularly think about the plans you put in place and think about the people you put in key positions should somthing happen to you.

It might be time to update your beneficiaries due to marriages, divorces, new additions to the family, or recent subtractions to the family.

Please do not put this off is something has changed. Things can happen fast and when a legally binding document is in place, those things might not be what you now want to happen.

Take a moment to review your documents to be sure they reflect your wishes today.

Peace of Mind Legal Planning, MJ Auston Law.

06/22/2024

Are you spending another weekend at the cabin?

Great memories are made during those long Minnesota summers up north! Don't let them turn into nightmares after you're gone.

Do you have a Cabin Trust in place to ensure your cabin and its memories live on for the next generation? Please speak to an attorney and get one in place. I hear so many clients say, "I wish my parents had planned ahead."

Peace of Mind Legal Planning, that's what I offer at MJAUSTIN Law.

06/19/2024

Is your family enjoying the cabin? Have you protected these wonderful memories with a Cabin Trust? Read what happens when proper planning is not in place: https://conta.cc/4bZRSbI

Is your Cabin in your Estate Plan?   View Our Services Schedule An Appointment Hello Marjorie, As summer unfolds and Minnesotan's eagerly plan escapes to "Up North," it's an opportune moment to reflec

06/15/2024

I chose to become an attorney later in life. It is as if I found my true passion in the Law. Because of this passion, I ensure that the legal documents I put in place for my clients will withstand any challenge or question, and cover things that may be unforeseen.

If you do not have important legal documents in place, please do not wait another day. You and your family are too important to leave to chance.

I'll make it easy for you to make decisions about the future.

Peace of Mind Legal Planning. MJAUSTIN LAW