Hansen Dordell

Workers Defense, Insurance Defense, Will and Estate Planning

1 (651) 482-8900

1 (800) 994-6056

 

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Firm History
  • Our Services
    • For Insurance Companies
    • For Businesses
    • For Individuals
    • Mediation and Arbitration
  • Our Team
    • All Attorneys
    • James A. Schaps
    • Craig B. Nichols
    • Frederick E. Kaiser
    • Joseph G. Twomey
    • Colleen O. Kaufenberg
    • Evan W. Cordes
    • Randall W. Sayers
    • Michael E. Kemp
    • Paul D. Funke
    • Sean B. Taylor
  • Resources
    • All Resources
    • MN Workers’ Compensation Quick Reference Guide
    • WI Workers’ Compensation Quick Reference Guide
  • Blog
  • Contact Us

Creating certainty during an uncertain time – Part 2

April 27, 2020 By Hansen Dordell

Estate planning is not a one-size-fits-all practice. What is appropriate for you may not be appropriate for your friend, brother, or neighbor. I can’t count the number of times a client has said “my friend told me I need a trust,” only to find out the client didn’t know what that meant or why it […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning/ Estate and Trust Administration, Paul D. Funke

Creating certainty during an uncertain time

April 15, 2020 By Hansen Dordell

I read a very interesting article last week regarding the necessity of doing some end-of-life planning amid the current pandemic. The article centered around a 75-year-old Washington woman who contracted COVID-19 and as a result, passed away. The article discussed her advanced health care directives and end-of-life planning. Planning that allowed family members to implement […]

Filed Under: Attorney Articles, Blog Posts, For Individuals, Paul D. Funke, Trust and Estate Litigation, Uncategorized

Assemble the pieces while you are still here: 8 Reasons why you should create an estate plan.

March 14, 2019 By Hansen Dordell

On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which doubled the federal estate tax exemption. Now, upon death, an individual can pass $11.4 million free of estate taxes and a married couple can pass $22.8 million. With the federal exemption so high, it is easy to ask, “Why on earth […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning/ Estate and Trust Administration, Paul D. Funke

Categories

Recent Blog Posts

  • Creating certainty during an uncertain time – Part 2
  • Creating certainty during an uncertain time
  • COVID-19 Bill Shifts Burden of Proof to Employers
  • Hansen Dordell Receives 2020 “Best Law Firm” Award
  • The Best Lawyers in America© 2020

Blog Archives


Hansen Dordell

  • 3900 Northwoods Drive, Suite 250
    St. Paul, MN 55112
    https://hansendordell.com
  • Phone: 651-482-8900

Recent Posts

  • Creating certainty during an uncertain time – Part 2
  • Creating certainty during an uncertain time
  • COVID-19 Bill Shifts Burden of Proof to Employers
  • Hansen Dordell Receives 2020 “Best Law Firm” Award

Looking for Something?

+1 (651)482-8900

Copyright © 2021 Hansen Dordell