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Bonnie Wittenburg

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Why a Buy-Sell Agreement is Important

Having a Buy-Sell Agreement in place at the beginning when all of the business owners are health and getting along can save significant cash and headaches later.

When Children Inherit: Equal vs. Fair

The difference between "equal" and "fair" especially comes into play when considering a succession plan for the family business.

Who Inherits the Mortgage & the Credit Card Debt?

Do heirs inherit debt or just assets?

Don't Confuse Registration of Your Domain Name with Minnesota Registration of Your Business Name

Just because you were able to register the intened name of your new business as your Internet domain name doesn't mean that you have rights to operate your business under that name in Minnesota.

Options for the Family Cabin Hand-off to the Next Generation

As you open up the family cabin this year, also consider how you plan to hand-off the family cabin -- with all its memories -- to the next generation.

10 Mistakes to Avoid When Retitling Assets and Naming Beneficiaries

Learn how to avoid mistakes that too often spoil even the best-laid estate plans.

What's Your Business Worth?

There are 3 key approaches to determining the value of your business.

Prioritize What You Want Future Generations to Keep with a 'Family Keepers List'

Your children may not care about the stuff you leave behind -- at least not yet -- so help them prioritize what they should keep by preparing a 'Family Keepers List' for them.

Estate Planning is Especially Important for Women

What should women know about estate planning given that women are likely to live longer and have lower lifetime earnings?

How Long Does Probate Take in Minnesota?

What are the key drivers of the time needed for probate to be completed and for heirs to receive their inheritance?

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