Guardianship and Elder Law | Gerald Hasselbrink Law Office

GERALD L. HASSELBRINK

Attorney, Mediator, and Arbitrator

Qualified Neutral Under Rule 114

of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice

St. Cloud - Sartell

St. Joseph - Waite Park

6027 19th St. N.

St. Cloud, Minnesota 56303

(320) 251-0222

contact by e-mail

PROBATE, ESTATES

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

WILLS, TRUSTS, ESTATE PLANNING

PERSONAL GUIDANCE: Providing personal, confidential advice and services for spouses, family, and others affected by loss of a loved one.

Emphasizing efficient handling of probate and non-probate options for survivors and family members, joint owners, and others.

Management of estate issues, including property transfers, probate and nonprobate options, resolution of claims, disputed inheritances, real estate, and other matters.

PROBATE: Litigation of issues related to probate. Property collection and management, insurance, claims administration, bookkeeping, distributions, real estate issues, government claims, family concerns, and other issues.

Professional estate collection and management assures that obligations are fulfilled and heirs receive property as intended and permitted by law.

ESTATE PLANNING: Preparation of wills and trusts for individuals and couples. Simple to complex.

TRUSTS: Preparation of trusts for managing property and other purposes.

Administration of trusts through informal and formal procedures.

Resolution of trust issues through appropriate processes, including litigation.

More than 20 years experience assisting individuals and families with

personal, professional attention.

Member, Minnesota State Bar Association Probate and Trust Section.

Prompt personal attention to these important matters.

For more information and to set up an appointment

phone (320) 251-0222

ELDER ISSUES

Providing individualized services to aid with planning, asset protection, personal care, financial assistance, nursing care issues, and other matters.

PROVIDING FOR WELL-BEING: Assisting individuals arranging for proper care and safety. Establishing means for providing for daily needs and protection.

PROTECTION OF ASSETS: Protecting and reclaiming property. Changing beneficiaries and ownership of insurance and other property, securing accountings from fiduciaries and others managing assets, securing money and property wrongfully taken whether by misappropriation or error, dividing real estate and other property, planning for gifts to charities and individuals, planning for medical care, revoking powers of attorney, and other steps.

GUARDIANSHIP ALTERNATIVES: Working with individuals and families to establish alternative ways of providing safety and care, where appropriate.

LIFE PLANNING TRUSTS: Services establishing and administering trusts for protection of assets, planning for care and distribution of property, providing for special needs, and dealing with other disability issues.

GUARDIANSHIP/CONSERVATORSHIP

Providing services involving Guardianship or Conservatorship. Appointment proceedings, termination, modification, and other issues.

Where an individual has a limited ability to handle his/her affairs, Guardian or Conservator appointment can often provide the help a person needs. This court process provides a needed level of protection and oversight.

Guardianship or Conservatorship is especially important for elderly, infirm, or disabled individuals and persons who have no trustworthy individual to rely upon for care. In some instances, a Guardian or Conservator may be appointed for a minor.