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How to retire from the Attorney's perspectiveFinancial MasteryYou work your whole career with the goal of someday retiring. This seminar covers the crucial years leading up to your retirement date, the active years of your retirement, and the winding down of your retirement years. Subjects will include: (i) Estate planning while working, during retirement and at the end of life, (ii) When to take your Social Security, (iii) Key financial products and services available in the market (Medicaid complaint annuities, Long Term Care Insurance, Life Insurance Long Term Care Riders), (iv) What to look for in a professional (Financial Advisor, CFP, RIA, Fiduciary)?, and (v) the final plans before the end – what can be too little too late? Please bring your questions, this class is an interactive forum. Steve LedinWinter/Spring 2026
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Trusts And Long-Term Estate Planning: Why You Can't Always Trust Your Trust (VIRTUAL)Financial MasteryThe Trust is a prevalent component and tool to be used in estate planning. However, there are various vastly different Trust options, and the question arises: “Am I using the right Trust for my needs and goals?” Often used Trusts include living Trusts, Testamentary Trusts, and Irrevocable Trusts; each serves a different purpose, and each has a different result. One common problem that often needs addressing is the over-utilization of the Living Trust for goals or problems that it does not resolve. For example, a Living Trust probably doesn’t protect your assets against Medicaid and the nursing home. The Irrevocable Trust and the Testamentary Trust have their strengths and weaknesses. Define the strengths and weaknesses of each type of Trust and when to use them. Explore your goals and wishes to see where they fall in the realm of Trusts.Winter/Spring 2026 -
Let's Probate an Actual Minnesota EstateFinancial MasteryTake an in-depth walk-thru of an actual Minnesota Probate Estate from the filing of the Application for Probate to the Final Accounts and all the steps in between. Learn the process, see the current forms and court and filing requirements, discuss the accounting and procedural steps, and the procedures for the sale and distribution of estate assets. Discussion will also include the roles, responsibilities, and liabilities of a person appointed as the Executor/Personal Representative. The class will have real-life examples and solutions to many issues involving typical (or not typical) Minnesota Probate Estate. This class encourages questions: Is there a “reading of the Will”? What about personal items? Does the Executor get paid? What about estate bills and creditors? Bring your questions For Classes at Gladstone Park in the main lot on Manton St and enter through door 1E. The classrooms are down the first hallway on the left.Winter/Spring 2026 -
Q & A with a Minnesota Will & Trust Planning Attorney (VIRTUAL)Financial MasteryA friendly, and informational, open-forum with a seasoned will & trust attorney. Questions like: Should I avoid probate? Is a will good enough? Do I need a Trust? How does my plan deal with the nursing home? How do we gift the assets of husband and wife? What about separate assets not of the marriage? What is the death tax? How do I avoid leaving a mess for my children? Which Trust is best for m y needs? Can I use a Transfer-On-Death Deed? How do my retirement assets operate in my Will or Trust? All questions will be answered! For Classes at Gladstone Park in the main lot on Manton St and enter through door 1E. The classrooms are down the first hallway on the left.Winter/Spring 2026 -
New9 Secrets to creating an effective Estate Plan -NEW!Financial MasteryThis class covers common pitfalls, misconceptions and just plain bad information out in today’s marketplace. We will discuss and provide detailed information on the tools and strategies to ensure: (i) a peaceful transition between generations, (ii) a clear understanding of tax implications of your choices, and (iii) the best methods to protect your hard-earned assets. Attending this class will help you gain valuable insights and experience to make informed decisions for you and your family’s future. All questions are welcome in this open-room presentation.Summer 26 -
NewSo You're Thinking About Leaving Minnesota? An Attorney’s PerspectiveFinancial MasterySo you're thinking about leaving Minnesota, an Attorney's perspective on how to do it. A vital part of every retirement or resettlement discussion involves the roadmap of issues that help us decide where we want to call home! Is it Taxes, the Political Landscape, the Weather, the location of Family assets, Debt or Income concerns in Retirement, Cost of Living, Health Concerns or . . . our Friends are already there! When should we start this discussion? Did you know many States do not tax Social Security, Pensions or other Qualified Retirement Income sources? Which are the worst states for Estate Taxes? How do we establish Domicile? How about quality of medical resources and retirement facilities – who is good, who is not-so-good? All these issues will be raised and discussed in an open and friendly manner with questions encouraged. For Classes at Gladstone Park in the main lot on Manton St and enter through door 1E. The gym is to the right of the lobby and the classrooms are down the first hallway on the left.Summer 26 -
NewFour Successful Strategies to Protect the House, Farm, Cabin & More-Before and After your Death- VIRTUALFinancial MasteryFour Successful Strategies to Protect the House, Farm, Cabin & More-Before and After Your Death Does your family have a cabin, homestead, hunting land, farm or second home? How do you protect this family legacy and move its use and enjoyment into the future? Various sources and forces may threaten its very existence like the nursing home and Medicaid (MA), estate taxes, family divorces, creditor and bankruptcy issues, taxes and operating expenses, unequal resources of owners, the in-laws, and use and enjoyment equality. Gain real-life solutions and explore four paths to resolution that will solve problems without driving the family apart or sacrificing the family legacy asset.Summer 26