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Yanowitz Law Firm, PLLC For over 30 years, families across Minnesota have trusted us to guide them through important life transitions.

Helping Minnesota families protect what matters most. ❤️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Wills • Trusts • Probate • Fixed Price Probate • Doctors Circle Legacy Program • Real Estate • Business Law • Special Needs Planning • Guardianship & Conservatorship 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Protecting What Matters Most for Minnesota Families 🌿✨

At Yanowitz Law Firm, estate planning is about more than documents—it’s about peace of mind, easing stress, and protecting loved ones. We listen first, explain in plain language, and provide a clear step-by-step process. Our goal is to help you feel confident and supported, whether you’re planning ahead or navigating the loss of a loved one.

🌟 Our Services Include:

Wills & Trusts: Protect children, cabins, farms, and your legacy. Estate Administration & Probate: Compassionate guidance during a difficult time. Estate Tax Returns: Support in reducing tax burdens and preserving family wealth. Real Estate Closings: Smooth, stress-free handling of homes, farms, cabins, or investment property transfers. Clients come to us for many reasons—avoiding probate, minimizing taxes, or simply making things easier for their spouse or children. Some want to keep the family cabin or farm in the family for generations. Whatever your priorities, we’re here to ensure your plan reflects them. What sets Yanowitz Law Firm apart is how we care for families. We don’t overwhelm you with legal jargon or unnecessary complexity. Instead, we provide clarity, compassion, and practical strategies that save money, reduce stress, and provide lasting peace of mind.

⭐ With 200+ five-star reviews and decades of service, Minnesota families consistently tell us they feel relieved and supported after working with us. That trust is what guides our work every day.

📅 Schedule your appointment: yanowitzlawfirmmeeting.as.me/schedule.php

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✨ At Yanowitz Law Firm, we’re honored to help families protect what matters most—with clarity, care, and confidence.

10/16/2026

🎁 Smart Gifting Starts with Smart Planning

Did you know that how and when you give can have important tax implications? Whether you're gifting to family, supporting a favorite charity, or planning for the future, understanding gift tax rules and tax-smart strategies can help you make more informed decisions.

Join Yanowitz Law Firm for our upcoming free webinar, Gifting With Purpose: Smart Gifting for Family, Charity & Gift Taxes.

We'll explore thoughtful gifting strategies, important gift tax considerations, and ways to support the people and causes you care about while keeping your broader estate planning goals in mind.

📅 Thursday, November 12
🕛 12:00 PM
💻 Free Online Webinar

Whether you're considering making gifts during your lifetime or thinking about your long-term legacy, this webinar will help you better understand your options.

👉 Reserve your spot today: https://yanowitzlaw.com/webinar

10/15/2026

🎁 Thinking about giving a gift to a loved one or a cause you care about? You may be wondering, “Will I owe gift tax?”

Exceeding the annual gift exclusion doesn’t automatically mean you’ll owe taxes.

In this short clip from our recent “Who Gets the Cabin?” webinar, we walk through an example to help make the rules easier to understand.

Want to learn more? Join our FREE webinar, “Gifting With Purpose: Tax-Smart Strategies for Gifts to Family and Charity.”

📅 Thursday, November 12
🕛 12:00 PM
👉 Register today: https://yanowitzlaw.com/webinar

Every family has a story worth protecting. ❤️Join us for Secure Your Legacy: A Will, Trust, and Probate Crash Course and...
10/15/2026

Every family has a story worth protecting. ❤️

Join us for Secure Your Legacy: A Will, Trust, and Probate Crash Course and learn how thoughtful estate planning can help protect the people you love and provide peace of mind for the future.

Whether you're creating your first estate plan or wondering if it's time for an update, you'll leave with practical guidance and answers to your questions.

📅 Thursday, October 22
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 125 LIVE

⏰ Register by October 21

📞 Call (507) 287-1404 or register online:
https://secure.rec1.com/MN/125-live/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQ0MTMwMzY=

We hope to see you there!

We’re pleased to join Charlies Eatery & Pub and the Southeast Minnesota Small Business Development Center - SBDC for the...
10/14/2026

We’re pleased to join Charlies Eatery & Pub and the Southeast Minnesota Small Business Development Center - SBDC for the final Business Development Exchange (BDX) of the year!

Join us to learn about succession planning, common challenges, and strategies to prepare your business for the future. Whether a transition is approaching or still years away, thoughtful planning can help protect what you’ve built.

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4dwBzGc

Thank you to this year’s BDX sponsors, Mayo Clinic and 125 LIVE, for supporting these opportunities for our local business community!

10/14/2026

Think an online will is enough? ❌️

Many families do.

But estate planning is not just about documents. It is about making sure your assets, beneficiaries, guardianship decisions, and legal authority all work together properly.

In our latest video, we explain the hidden problems we commonly see with do-it-yourself estate planning and why those issues often are not discovered until after someone passes away.

👉 Watch the video to learn how to avoid common estate planning mistakes and protect your family with a coordinated plan.

🏡❤️ Being named a trustee is a meaningful responsibility. It can also leave you wondering, “Where do I begin?”A trust of...
10/13/2026

🏡❤️ Being named a trustee is a meaningful responsibility. It can also leave you wondering, “Where do I begin?”

A trust often represents years of thoughtful planning. Managing it deserves that same care and attention.

Our new blog post, “How to Manage a Trust Fund: Trustee Responsibilities Explained,” offers a helpful starting point for understanding your role and approaching it with confidence.

📖 Read the blog: https://www.yanowitzlaw.com/how-to-manage-a-trust-fund-trustee-responsibilities-explained/

Have questions about administering a trust? We’re here to help. Contact Yanowitz Law Firm to schedule your appointment.

Are you caring for a loved one with a disability or planning for their long-term future?Join us for Smart Planning for D...
10/13/2026

Are you caring for a loved one with a disability or planning for their long-term future?

Join us for Smart Planning for Disability Benefits and Financial Security, an educational class designed to help families understand how thoughtful planning can protect financial resources while preserving eligibility for important government benefits.

In this class, you'll learn about:
• Common planning strategies for protecting assets
• How to help preserve eligibility for disability benefits
• The role of supplemental needs trusts
• Practical steps families can take today to provide long-term financial security and peace of mind

Whether you're planning for a child, another family member, or your own future, this class will provide practical information to help you make informed decisions with confidence.

📅 Thursday, October 15
🕕 6:00 to 7:00 PM
💻 Online

Register here:
https://rochesterschools.arux.app/course/26945/2026-fall-adult-catalog/smart-planning-for-disability-benefits-and-financial-security-online

🎙️ The Right Trust for Blended FamiliesWhen you’re part of a blended family, planning for the future can bring some impo...
10/12/2026

🎙️ The Right Trust for Blended Families

When you’re part of a blended family, planning for the future can bring some important questions. How can you provide for your spouse while also protecting the inheritance you want your children to receive?

In this episode, we explore how thoughtful trust planning can help balance both priorities and create a plan that reflects your family’s needs and wishes.

❤️ Every family is different. Your estate plan should reflect the people you love and the future you want to provide for them.

Listen to the episode:

🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FV7GNtxEE4A0XPvHYsQWQ?si=uUARq-CWT4mIaOBMX_261w

🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-trust-for-blended-families/id1848982675?i=1000778247469

Have questions about planning for your blended family? We’re here to help. Schedule your appointment at www.yanowitzlaw.com

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Rochester, MN
55902

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