Estate Planning Solutions Tailored to Your Unique Needs
Guttman Law, PLLC offers a wide range of estate planning services to individuals and families in Richfield, MN. When you trust our team with helping you prepare for the future and protect your loved ones, you can expect a careful review of your situation and a discussion of your short and long-term goals. This helps us find creative solutions.
Empowering our clients to make informed decisions plays an important role in our work. We are happy to walk you through services that can help you and answer any questions you may have. You can find educational resources on our website such as our Frequently Asked Questions page and our free estate planning guidebook.
Working with an estate planning lawyer helps ensure that your documents are legally binding and enforceable. At Guttman Law, PLLC, we stay up to date with the state’s regulations and policies that affect inheritance. We are available to draft new documents and amend or revoke existing ones. We typically recommend that you reevaluate your will and other estate planning solutions every few years to check that they remain relevant to your preferences.
Are you looking to create new estate planning documents or modify an existing one in Richfield, MN? Contact Guttman Law, PLLC today at (612) 324-4055 to schedule a free consultation.
What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Minnesota?
If you pass away without a will, the state considers your death intestate, and a probate court distributes your property in a pre-assigned order. Your and your loved ones’ preference for who should inherit which asset has no bearing on this process.
Intestacy laws in Minnesota depend on whether you are married or not at the time of your death. The court then goes through your list of relatives, which includes a surviving spouse, children, descendants of deceased children, parents, siblings, or other blood relations.
Although most succession cases go through the probate process, preparing valid estate documents, including a will, can ensure that your assets go to the beneficiaries of your choice. This also helps make the legal process less stressful for your family.
At Guttman Law, PLLC, we are firm believers that all adults can benefit from drafting a will and any other estate planning solutions relevant to their situation. No matter how small or complex your estate is, planning for your future can help you get the care you need if you become incapacitated and simplify succession for the people you love.
Call Guttman Law, PLLC today at (612) 324-4055 or use our online form to schedule a free consultation in Richfield, MN, and start planning for your future.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Jamie and team were incredibly helpful and professional. I would recommend them to anyone seeking assistance with estate planning.- Michael T.
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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.
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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.
Why Choose Guttman Law, PLLC?
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Highly Personalized Approach
We take the time to understand the complexities of your situation and develop an individualized approach.
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Our Goal Is To Educate ClientsWe seek to not only provide a service to our clients but to educate them every step of the way.
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We Help Clients Navigate Every Step of the Process
We are here to support our clients throughout their estate planning journey.
Our Personalized Estate Planning Services in Richfield
Whether you already have some estate planning documents or are brand new to this type of legal matter, our attorneys can help you.
Guttman Law, PLLC can help you with services such as:
- Wills. This foundational document can address many succession matters. They help you name a representative to handle your succession, appoint a legal guardian to take care of any minor child you have, and organize the distribution of your assets
- Trusts. Let you place specific assets aside and name an administrator to manage them. Trusts generally avoid the probate process and are tax-efficient solutions.
- Supplemental or Special Needs Trusts. Provide financial support to a family member who has a physical or mental disability. This type of trust does not disqualify your relative from receiving benefits through Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
