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Understanding Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts

Navigating the Complexities of Medicaid PlanningMedicaid planning often feels overwhelming due to its intricate and often rigid rules. For many, a pressing concern is the potential for long-term...

Field Law, P.A. Announces Temporary Discount in Fees for Making Gifts to ANOKA COMMUNITY MISSION

In an effort to give back ‘to the least of these’ who may be hurting as result of COVID-19 layoffs or economic shifts, Field Law, P.A. is incentivizing gifts made to ANOKA COMMUNITY MISSION between...

The Power of the Pause

“ Never, never, never, never, never, give up ,” so said Winston Churchill in 1941, or so we are led to believe. Actually, he didn’t say that exactly. He said, “ never give in, never give in,...

And Then Came Ambi

In days past, after appearing in court, I would stroll down Jackson Street in Anoka and observe diners lively in conversation, smiling and laughing away, moods sweetened by beer and other alcoholic...

Truffles and Tortes: The Sweeter Part of Anoka

Have you come to appreciate the simple things in life yet? Like going to a movie? Or, being waited on at your favorite eating establishment? I am aching to give them business though admittedly it’s...

Two Rivers Monument

“I’ve come to pay my respects.” We typically hear this at funerals and cemeteries. But what does this mean? “Respect” comes from the Latin word “respectus” which means “to look back at” or “regard”...

Brave the Cold? No, Stay Home.

So, what does cold weather have to do with Wills and Estate Planning? Twice this week I have scheduled appointments with elderly clients where I meet them in their own homes. Whether it’s frigid...

Avoiding Probate Just Got Simpler

Let’s face it. No one intentionally wants to go through probate. For experienced attorneys, going through probate is no big deal. But your heirs might not like it. It will cost your estate and...

My Bio Can No Longer Say “Fatherless Kid”

If you have taken the time to read my bio attached to my law office website you will see that I provide you with a little history about how I got the idea to become a lawyer and a little insight...

So, How’s That Virtual Business Going?

Some of you may know that back on June 1, 2016, my legal assistant, Suzanne, and I ventured into the world of a virtual business existence with my estate planning and probate practice. We both...

Power of Attorneys: Explained & Simplified

On May 9, 2017, from 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., attorney Joseph A. Field of FIELD LAW, P.A., will give a summary presentation of how Power of Attorneys work and which type may work best for you. This...

My First Experience With Uber Won’t Be My Last

I had Uber already preloaded on my latest cell phone so I clicked on the app. And what transpired was a work of beauty. After entering my profile info, including credit card number, and my pick up...

First 60 days of “Virtual Office” Existence for Field Law, P.A.

About a year ago I left the practice of “family law” to focus my law practice strictly on estate planning and probate. I teamed up with WealthCounsel and ElderCounsel, two national, topshelf,...

Do You Have the Wrong Power of Attorney?

If you have ever consulted with your financial advisor or estate planning attorney you have probably heard the phrase “Will Package”. A Will Package typically refers to a Will, Healthcare Directive...

Who’s Going to Get Your Boat?

In Minnesota, we love our boats. With 15,000 lakes to choose from it’s no wonder that in 2014 Minnesota ranked # 2 in boat registrations in the country (and no, Alaska isn’t 1st—it’s actually...

Yep. Make Sure You Include Your Lawyer in Your Will (and other fanciful thoughts)

In 2011, Huguette Clark, wife of the late Senator Andrew Williams Clark, a copper magnate, died at the amazing age of 104. Huguette had three apartments on New York’s Fifth Avenue, a mansion in...

The Stealth Benefit – VA Pensions

Many veterans remain unaware today that if they have served their country during past “periods of war” they may be entitled to a pension from VA. No personal notice is ever sent to veterans...

Don’t be a Princess Di When Attempting to be Generous After Death

As most of us know Princess Di died in a car crash in 1997. The world was stunned that someone of such youth and high profile would die in such a common fashion (in 2013 there were over 32,700...

Transferring Real Estate without Going Through Probate

It wasn’t too long ago that one could easily say the largest asset in one’s estate was their home. However, with the significant downturn in the markets seven years ago many lost significant equity...

6 Things You Should Know Before Going to Child Support Court

1. MATH DETERMINES THE CHILD SUPPORT AMOUNT IN MOST CASES, NOT HARD LUCK STORIES. The legislature in 2007 revamped the child support laws and created a mathematical formula to determine child...

I would love for the State of Minnesota to have my estate — Not!

Are you feeling generous? I will take the high road and presume that you are. Good for you. Minnesota ranks in the top half of states (#20) being the most charitable based upon tax return...