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Estate Planning and Asset Protection

Estate PlanningNo matter your age or stage in life, asset protection and estate planning are crucial elements to a secure and independent future. Whether you are just starting a family, planning for retirement, or in a stage of transition—you and your family can benefit from advance planning.

Skilled attorneys at Maser & Amundson, P.A. have experience asking the right questions, thinking of the unexpected, and helping individuals and families to develop a plan that will work for them. If you fall ill or a family member passes away, having asset protection and estate planning in place can make an already difficult situation a little easier for your family.

Our attorneys can help clients establish a Power of Attorney (someone who will act on your behalf, if you are not able) and discuss issues such as long-term care insurance and financial planning. They will take into account both the care of individuals, should they pass away, and the surviving family members.

With laws constantly changing, attorneys at Maser & Amundson, P.A. can assure that families plan accordingly, and provide the resources, guidance, and expertise you need.

Call today to make an appointment or request more information, call: 952-925-4147.

When Do I Need An Elder Law Attorney?

    Do you have a relative who is having difficulty living alone?

    Are you overwhelmed by complicated medical or veterans’ benefit forms?

    Do you have a loved one with a serious medical illness?

    Are you concerned about your finances or care in the event of incapacity or death?

    Are you a primary caregiver helping with bills, medical appointments, and other issues?

    Still not sure you could benefit from an elder law attorney? Take the quiz. (PDF - 35kb)

Ten Reasons to Plan Your Estate

  1. Provide for your immediate family
  2. Transfer your property to your beneficiaries quickly
  3. Provide for disabled adult children, elderly parents, or others
  4. Plan for incapacity
  5. Minimize expenses
  6. Choose executors/trustees for your estate
  7. Ease the stress on your family
  8. Support a favorite cause
  9. Make sure your business continues to run smoothly
  10. Reduce taxes on your estate

Elder Law Resources

Here are some resources to help you and your family start the planning process. Meet with one of our attorneys to discuss your options and help plan for a secure future, call: 952-925-4147.


Overview of Elder Law Issues
(PDF - 38kb)

Side-by-side Medicaid and veterans’ benefit comparison
(PDF - 37kb)

Life Care Planning overview
(PDF - 25kb)

GRC Brochure 2009
(PDF - 42kb)


To see more resources, visit our “News and Resources” page.