As outlined in our recent post, 2024 Estate and Gift Tax Update, the current federal estate tax exemption is the highest level it has ever been (other than 2010 and before there was an estate tax). The unified exemption limit for individuals dying in…
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Introduction: In the world of real estate, navigating property transactions can sometimes seem daunting. Amidst the digital landscape, it’s essential to stay informed and aware of scammers. One area of concern involves the sale of recorded deed…
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Small business owners will have one more item on their compliance to-do list now that the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) has taken effect. The CTA,[1] enacted as part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, places new reporting requirements…
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Long time Lake City based law firm Gartner Law Office, Ltd. is pleased to announce the retirement of Attorney Phil Gartner and that of his long-term associate, Maxine Shell, as he transitions his practice to the law firm of Wagner Oehler, Ltd. Phil a…
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Introduction Beginning on August 1, 2023, Minnesota will become one of seven other states to allow wills to be completed electronically rather than in writing. Digital execution of a will coupled with the fact that witnessing and notarization of the…
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In the United States, gift taxes are imposed in some states and at the federal level. As of 2023, Minnesota does not have a gift tax. Minnesota does, however, have a three year lookback for taxable gifts. So, what are taxable gifts? Taxable Gifts Any…
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Our latest newsletter includes: Solar and Wind Leases Out of State Property Meet Shannon Decker! Medical Assistance Planning Welcome, Baby Osland! Download PDF
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Attorney Jason Wagner has been selected to the 2020 Minnesota Rising Stars list! Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuter…
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We are now meeting clients in Red Wing! We have an office space at the Red Wing Ignite building located at 419 Bush Street in Red Wing. Attorney Margaret Cook will be primarily meeting with clients in Red Wing. Give us a call to learn more!
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Ward & Oehler, Ltd. has been nominated as Best Law Firm and Attorney Jason Wagner has been nominated to Best Lawyer for the Post-Bulletin Best of the Best 2020. Voting will run from October 12- October 26, 2020, and can be done here.
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