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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 now and October 31, 2021. Field Law, P.A. will discount its retainer paid towards Will products (Wills, Codicils, Power of Attorneys) by $100 when you give ANY amount to ANOKA COMMUNITY MISSION (during the above time period). PLUS it will further match your gift up to $100 as an ADDITIONAL discount. Here’s an example. Let’s say you give $50 to ANOKA COMMUNITY MISSION, you will get automatically receive $100 off your Will-based estate plan just for giving (Field Law, P.A. must be retained during the above time period) PLUS you get $50 more as a discount for the gift itself. This results in total savings of $150 off of your Will-based estate plan. If you plan on getting a Trust-based estate plan, you will get $200 as a discount no matter how much you give to ANOKA COMMUNITY MISSION PLUS a further matching discount up to $200. Here’s an example of that. Let’s say you give $125 to ANOKA COMMUNITY MISSION between now and October 31, 2021, you will receive a $200 discount off your Trust plan just for the act of giving PLUS you get an ADDITIONAL matching discount of $125, for a total discount of $325.00. If you are saying “this looks like you are paying for our gift”, you’re right! And you get the right to claim a charitable deduction for tax purposes to boot. Why do it this way? Well, to incentivize your giving to a worthwhile charity (they help with discounted daycare for working single moms, food, clothing, even books) but also to encourage you in becoming acquainted with ANOKA COMMUNITY MISSION. So, let’s get that Will or Trust done and help those who are really hurting right now. To find out more about ANOKA COMMUNITY MISSION go to Anoka Community Mission - Home .

“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, never, never, never, never–in nothing, great or small, large or petty, never give in, except to convictions of honor and good [..] The post The Power of the Pause appeared first on Field Law, P.A..

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 beverages. One place had this mass assortment of chicken wings, another tasty authentic Mexican food, still another presented a century old décor, including [..] The post And Then Came Ambi appeared first on Field Law, P.A..

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 for selfish reasons–I want to feel normal again! So as we ever so slowly come back to life, I decided [..] The post Truffles and Tortes: The Sweeter Part of Anoka appeared first on Field Law, P.A..

“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”. When it comes to a person’s life and he or she is here no more, to respect them is to remember [..] The post Two Rivers Monument appeared first on Field Law, P.A..

As I write this, Minnesota is about to enter its coldest days in over 20 years. Thirty below temperatures with wind chills up to 65 below. This would be a great time to try that vaporizing trick where a pot of boiled water is tossed up in the air and before a drop reaches the [..] The post Brave the Cold? No, Stay Home. appeared first on Field Law, P.A..

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 delay matters.  A smaller, uncontested probate can run $4,000 to $6,000 on average.  And it can take 9 months to 1 [..] The post Avoiding Probate Just Got Simpler appeared first on Field Law, P.A..

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 into my upbringing. Well, I am excited to say that one statement I made [..] The post My Bio Can No Longer Say “Fatherless Kid” appeared first on Field Law, P.A..

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 have home offices and routinely communicate with one another from there via a cloud-based, encrypted system called “MyCase”.  Sure we [..] The post So, How’s That Virtual Business Going? appeared first on Field Law, P.A..