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4 Estate Planning Resolutions to Make for 2024
4 Estate Planning Resolutions to Make for 2024
By Susan Link
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I’m a true believer of being a lifelong learner and sharing your expertise with the world. My empathy, compassion, and hard work ethic is something…
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Privacy law is constantly changing, and companies need to keep up to remain in compliance. Check out these manageable steps.
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Thank you Pat Miles for sharing this very important information!
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Experience
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Education
Volunteer Experience
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Program Director - Minnesota Wills for Heroes Program
Minnesota State Bar Association
- Present 17 years 4 months
The Wills for Heroes (WFH) program was started in Columbia, South Carolina after 9/11 and is designed to assist emergency personnel in preparing Wills to protect themselves and their families. Launched in Minnesota in 2007 by the MSBA Probate and Trust Section, the Minnesota program is now part of the Amicus Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, and is one of 27 programs nationwide.
The WFH program provides first responders and their spouse with a volunteer attorney to assist in…The Wills for Heroes (WFH) program was started in Columbia, South Carolina after 9/11 and is designed to assist emergency personnel in preparing Wills to protect themselves and their families. Launched in Minnesota in 2007 by the MSBA Probate and Trust Section, the Minnesota program is now part of the Amicus Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, and is one of 27 programs nationwide.
The WFH program provides first responders and their spouse with a volunteer attorney to assist in preparing wills and other estate planning documents at no charge. Those eligible include:
•Police officers
•Firefighters
•EMTs and Paramedics
•Corrections officers
•Spouses or widow/widowers of such personnel
Publications
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Minnesota Estate Administration 5th Edition, Editor-in Chief and Chapter Author
Minnesota CLE
Published in 2017 with updates in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.
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Planned Gifts – Legacy Makers
Hennepin Lawyer
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Minnesota Estate Administration 4th Edition, Editor-in Chief and Chapter Author
Minnesota CLE
Published in 2012 with updates in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.
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Minnesota Probate Deskbook, Vol. 24, Minnesota Practice Series
West
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Opening an Estate, Inventory and Disclaimers, Minnesota Estate Administration, 4th, Chapter Author
Minnesota Continuing Legal Education
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Minnesota Probate Deskbook, Vol. 24, Minnesota Practice Series
West
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Minnesota Probate Deskbook, Vol. 24, Minnesota Practice Series
West
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Minnesota Probate Deskbook, Vol. 24, Minnesota Practice Series
West
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Managing Trusts, (chapter author), Creating a Trust: What You Need to Know
Aspatore Books
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Minnesota Probate Deskbook, Vol. 24, Minnesota Practice Series
West
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Transferring Assets to the Next Generation: Strategies for Effective Estate Planning, (chapter author), Elder Law Trusts and Estates
Aspatore Books
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Minnesota Probate Deskbook, Vol. 24, Minnesota Practice Series
West
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Opening an Estate, Inventory and Disclaimers, (chapter author), Minnesota Estate Administration, 3d
Minnesota Continuing Legal Education
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Minnesota Probate Deskbook, Vol. 24, Minnesota Practice Series
West
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Opening an Estate, (chapter author), Minnesota Estate Administration 2d
Minnesota Continuing Legal Education
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Historic Shipwreck Legislation: Rescuing the Titanic from the Law of the Sea
13 J. Legis
Honors & Awards
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Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, 2011-2023
Best Lawyers in America
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Notable Practitioner in Minnesota for Private Wealth Law, 2018-2022
Chambers High Net Worth (HNW)
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Recognized on Minnesota Super Lawyers® list, 2003-2022
Super Lawyers
Minnesota Super Lawyers® is a designation given to only 5% of Minnesota attorneys each year.
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Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyers® list, 2007, 2012-2022
Super Lawyers
(The “Top 100” list represents attorneys who received the highest point totals overall in the yearly Minnesota Super Lawyers® balloting, research, and blue ribbon review process.)
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Top 50 Women Minnesota Super Lawyers® list, 2012-2022
Super Lawyers
The “Top 50 Women Lawyers” list features attorneys who received the highest point totals in the yearly Minnesota Super Lawyers® balloting, research and blue ribbon review process.
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Attorney of the Year for Outstanding Service to the Profession
Minnesota Lawyer
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Recipient of the 2018 Excellence Award for Advancing Innovation in the Profession
Hennepin County Bar Association
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Recipient of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Distinguished Service Award
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For leadership and contributions to the Minnesota Wills for Heroes program.
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Recipient of the Minneapolis Fire Department Meritorious Service Award
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For leadership and contributions to the Minnesota Wills for Heroes program.
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Top 10 Minnesota Super Lawyers® list
Super Lawyers
The "Top 10" list represents attorneys who received the highest point totals overall in the yearly Minnesota Super Lawyers® balloting, research, and blue ribbon review process.
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Named a "Twin Cities FIVE STAR Wealth Manager" 2009, 2013
Twin Cities Business
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Top 100 Women Minnesota Super Lawyers® list, 2005-2009 (list discontinued thereafter)
Super Lawyers
The “Top 100 Women Lawyers” list features attorneys who received the highest point totals in the yearly Minnesota Super Lawyers® balloting, research and blue ribbon review process.
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Listed as a Top 100 Attorney
Worth Magazine
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President's Award (as Co-Chair of Wills for Heroes Minnesota)
Minnesota State Bar Association
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Fellow
American College of Trusts and Estate Counsel
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AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
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