When you hear the word "trust," what's the first thing that pops into your head? For most of us, it's a scene straight out of a movie: a stuffy lawyer in a mahogany-filled office, a dramatic reading of a will, and some obscenely wealthy family squabbling over a...
Minnesota has officially joined a growing number of states offering families environmentally conscious choices for end-of-life care. As of July 1, 2025, human composting — formally known as Natural Organic Reduction (NOR) — is now legal and available here in...
August is here, and you know what that means—summer's winding down, pumpkin spice is creeping back onto shelves, and, most importantly, it’s National Make a Will Month! It’s the perfect time to talk about something incredibly important yet often overlooked. Taking...
Small business owners have poured your blood, sweat, and maybe even a few tears into building your own business. Pressing questions about supply chain, quality control, and even payroll demand your attention daily. As a business owner, much of your attention and...
Divorce marks a significant turning point, a time for rebuilding and redefining your future. While you're navigating the emotional and logistical aspects of this transition, one critical area demands your immediate attention: estate planning. Failing to update your...
Buying a home is a huge milestone, a cornerstone of the American dream. But amidst the excitement of finding the perfect house and signing on the dotted line, don’t overlook a critical aspect: estate planning. How you structure your home ownership now can have...
With any legal case, there are several factors to consider in deciding whether to appeal, as discussed in my previous blog, “To Appeal or Not to Appeal. That is the Question.” But in addition to those factors, there are certain features of trust and estate matters in...
At Lommen Abdo, we are always looking to bring in the best attorneys to serve the needs of our clients in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We are very happy to introduce the newest member of our team, attorney Nathan Heffernan. Nathan’s practice is focused on business and...
The needs of our clients are varied and extensive, and with that in mind, we are continually cultivating the best team of attorneys to serve our client base. Heidi Torvik has recently joined us, focusing on medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, products...
Many people have never heard of a probate until a parent, or another loved one, passes away. After the death, you may experience difficulty accessing their accounts or transferring an asset such as their home. Probate is the process of getting authority to access...
Lommen Abdo recently launched a new website, www.lommen.com, complete with easier to access practice area pages, updated attorney biographies and a fresh new look. We sat down with Lommen Abdo President, Marc Johannsen, to ask him a few questions about the new site....
Join us in congratulating Lommen Abdo attorney Sara Wilson on being named a shareholder! “Sara is, unquestionably, a huge asset to our team at Lommen Abdo. Her breadth of experience leads to creative problem solving on behalf of our clients and her passion is clear in...
Lommen Abdo attorneys are recognized by their peers in the 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyer lists. Congratulations to Bob Abdo, Creig Andreasen, Keith Broady, John Crawford, Kay Nord Hunt, Marc Johannsen, Cameron Kelly, Reid Lindquist, Kathleen Loucks, Mike Moline, and...
Many clients come to the estate planning process having heard about revocable trusts, and have questions about whether a trust is right for them. This article explains how a trust helps to avoid probate, and may help you decide if a trust is right for you. Probate...
A frequent concern for estate planning clients is how to avoid owing estate taxes at their death. Because the estate tax has become a political issue, some of these clients are also concerned about how the election results might impact the estate tax. The following is...
Sara Wilson has joined Lommen Abdo in its Minneapolis office. Sara has unique experience in being fully capable of handling both transactional and litigation matters. Sara's transactional practice includes assisting clients with the purchase, sale, leasing, financing,...
In 2008, Congress recognized the need for the public to understand the importance and benefits of estate planning by passing House Resolution 1499, which designated the third week of October as National Estate Planning Awareness Week. Nevertheless, according to a 2019...
Traditionally when we think of estate planning, we think of transferring assets upon death pursuant to wishes conveyed as part of a Last Will and Testament or a Revocable Trust. Assets held in a revocable trust will pass directly to beneficiaries named in the trust...
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