Golden Valley Estate Planning Attorney

Golden Valley Estate Planning Attorney

Protect Your Family’s Future with Legally Binding Solutions

If you are looking for a trusted estate planning attorney in Golden Valley, MN, or its surrounding areas, Guttman Law, PLLC can help you. Our team brings a thorough and up-to-date understanding of inheritance laws in Minnesota to help you craft legally binding solutions for your future. During your initial appointment, you can expect a detailed discussion of your situation and expectations.

We believe in empowering our clients to plan their future and our website offers a lot of educational resources so you can familiarize yourself with estate planning. We invite you to check our Frequently Asked Questions page and request a copy of our free estate planning guidebook. Our team is also here to address any questions or concerns you may have.

Although some people may associate estate planning with complex property and substantial finances, we recommend that all adults draft a will and any other legally binding solutions that fit their situation. It can not only bring you peace of mind, but it helps protect your loved ones’ future.

Whether you need our help to create brand-new documents or are looking to amend or revoke any existing ones, our comprehensive services can help you achieve your short and long-term goals. Our attorneys usually recommend that you reassess your estate planning documents every few years to ensure that they still reflect your current life and preferences.

Are you looking for a reputable estate planning attorney in Golden Valley, MN? Contact Guttman Law, PLLC today at (612) 324-4055 to schedule a free consultation.

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Organize Your Healthcare and Finances in Golden Valley

One of the many benefits of estate planning is preparing for your future if you ever become incapacitated. This helps ensure that you receive the healthcare you desire and makes things easier for your family during such stressful times.

Advanced Healthcare Directives are useful documents to draft as they allow you to designate a preferred doctor and/or medical center to receive treatment. This legal solution also lets you leave instructions concerning emergency or experimental surgery, ventilator use, resuscitation, and palliative care.

You can also authorize the release of your medical records for emergencies with HIPAA Authorizations. Some doctors do not allow this to happen if you are incapacitated without formal authorization.

Our firm can also help you create Powers of Attorney documents in which you can name a person of your choice to make medical and/or financial decisions on your behalf while you are incapacitated.

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“Made us feel comfortable with the entire process”
We have wanted to start our estate planning for many years but simply didn’t know where or who to go to to start the process. Once I heard about Matt on the radio and looked at his profile on-line I knew he was the right person to contact. After our first meeting with him we were impressed how detailed he was in explaining the process and what we would need to do to make sure we had our estate plan in place. Matt was very friendly and made us feel comfortable with the entire process from start to finish. I would recommend Matt to anyone who needs help getting started to plan their estate.

- Chad D.
“Efficient, comprehensive”
Flawless execution of the requested documents. Efficient, comprehensive review of our needs, and clear explanations of each step in the process. Highly recommend.

- Marcia E.
“Provided me peace of mind and guidance”
Matt and his team at Guttman Law were fantastic to work with! They were great listeners, provided me peace of mind and guidance when needed, answered all of my questions and were always so nice to talk to. I’d highly recommend using them for all of your estate planning needs.

- Toni G.
“I recommend him highly”
Matt Guttman was recommended to me by a professional I trust. I also heard him speak and answer questions at my accountant’s firm when he gave a seminar about “What to include in your will.” He is knowledgeable and responsive. My husband and I chose to work with him five years ago to develop our estate plan (including wills and healthcare plans). Due to changes in our family, we updated our documents recently. Matt and his staff were friendly and efficient in helping us through that process. I recommend him highly.

- Bev S.
“Dedication, professionalism and commitment”
What an absolute pleasure to work with Guttman Law on our family's living trust. I highly recommend Matt Guttman and the Guttman Law team ... they are truly the best and we sincerely appreciate their dedication, professionalism and commitment to our family. Thank you. Matt and team!

- Steve
“Helpful and professional”
Jamie and team were incredibly helpful and professional. I would recommend them to anyone seeking assistance with estate planning.

- Michael T.
“Very much appreciated the personal service”
My spouse and I were very happy with the effort of Mr. Guttman and the staff in producing a highly detailed trust for us. Our goal of protecting our life savings to the benefit of our children has been realized,. We very much appreciated the personal service and care of the Guttman Law office.

- Linda B.
“Courtesy and competency, professionalism and friendliness”
I have known and worked with Matt Guttman and his staff for five years. They have consistently shown courtesy and competency, professionalism and friendliness. I highly recommend that you use their services when planning your estate.

- Les T.

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Why Choose Guttman Law, PLLC?

Highly Personalized Approach

We take the time to understand the complexities of your situation and develop an individualized approach.
Our Goal Is To Educate Clients
We seek to not only provide a service to our clients but to educate them every step of the way.
We Help Clients Navigate Every Step of the Process

We are here to support our clients throughout their estate planning journey.

Estate Planning Services Tailored to Your Needs

You can prepare your future with a wide range of estate planning solutions but drafting a will is typically the first step. An enforceable will plays an important role during probate, a legal process that applies to most successions in Minnesota. In a will, you can address a wide range of matters from appointing a legal guardian to raise your minor child if you pass away to making detailed arrangements of who shall inherit your property.

At Guttman Law, PLLC, we know how so many Minnesotans love spending time in their family cabin. Our cabin planning services can help you create a plan for property management, including regular contributions and maintenance, property use, and transfer of ownership.

Trusts are another common estate planning option that allows you to place certain assets aside to go to the beneficiaries of your choice. Property placed in trusts usually avoids probate. You can name an individual of your choice to oversee your trust.

If you currently support a loved one with a mental or physical disability, you can establish a Supplemental or Special Needs Trust to ensure they receive appropriate financial support even after you pass away. This type of trust does not disqualify your relative from receiving helpful benefits through Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Our attorneys are also available to accompany you throughout the probate process if you have lost a loved one. We can assist you whether your relative passed away with legally binding succession documents or passed away without a will.

What Constitutes an Intestate Death in Minnesota?

An intestate death happens if someone dies without a will. In such circumstances, a probate court distributes the decedent’s estate according to a specific order that goes through your list of relatives and divides your property accordingly between any surviving spouse, children, descendants of deceased children, parents, siblings, and other family members.

An intestate succession does not take into account any personal preference you expressed but did not legally establish while alive. Although the process in Minnesota varies whether you were married or not when you passed away, it does not look at the quality of your relationships or any of your loved ones’ preferences either.

Drafting a will and establishing any other applicable estate planning documents can make a positive difference for your loved ones after you pass away. It can simplify the probate process and alleviate some of the stress your family is going through. If you want some of your assets to go to non-family beneficiaries such as a charity of your choice or friends, a will allows you to do that.

At Guttman Law, PLLC, we can help you plan your future regardless of the size or complexity of your estate. We bring extensive experience to create legally binding solutions to protect your loved ones. Whether you have previously drafted a will and want to modify it or are brand new to this type of legal matter, our team is here for you.

Call Guttman Law, PLLC today at (612) 324-4055 or fill out our online form to schedule a free estate planning consultation in Golden Valley, MN.

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