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Community Education Classes Fall 2022
As Claire Langton-Yanowitz's practice focuses on estate planning, probate, and trust administration, she also wants to empower lives by facilitating courses about these important topics through Rochester Community Education. She would like to invite you to these...
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Probate Part 3: Closing the Estate
How do you know you're ready to close probate? We're sharing the third part of our probate series where Claire, attorney at the Yanowitz Law Firm, talks about how to close the estate and end the probate process. The Yanowitz Law Firm helps families protect what...
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Probate Part 2: Administering the Estate
So what happens now that you've been appointed executor of a Probate estate? In this video, Claire talks about the role of the executor and the different factors to consider when administering the estate. Stay tuned for the last video in the series, where Claire will...
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Probate Part 1: Opening Probate
How do you open probate? Let's hear it from Claire, attorney at the Yanowitz Law Firm! This is the first video in a three-part series where Claire is going to talk to you all about the probate process. In the second part of this series, Claire will discuss what...
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How Should You Own Your Rental Property?
What is the best way to own and title your real estate investment property? In this video, Claire, attorney at the Yanowitz Law Firm, talks about the best ways you can own and protect your rental properties. The Yanowitz Law Firm has been preparing wills and trusts...
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What Passwords Should I Share with My Family?
Should you share your passwords with your loved ones? If so, which ones should you share? In this video, Claire talks about the importance of sharing your passwords with family in the event something happens to you. The Yanowitz Law Firm has been serving Minnesota...
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When Should I Update My Estate Plan?
When do I need to consider updating my plan? Claire gets this question all the time! In this video, she talks about the instances where you may need to revisit and update your estate plan. When is the best time to update your estate plan? Find out in this video! We're...
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Should My Young Adult Child Have an Estate Plan?
Do young adults need an estate plan? This is a question that Claire, attorney at the Yanowitz Law Firm, gets from parents. In this video, she advises how young adult children can be protected in case something happens to them. The Yanowitz Law Firm helps families...
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Blended Families Part 3: What is the Forced Share?
Do you know what a "forced share" or "elective share" is? Per Claire, attorney at the Yanowitz Law Firm, the forced share relates to the amount that you're required to leave your spouse at your death. Watch the video to learn more about the forced share, and feel free...
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Blended Families: Part 2: Leaving Assets to a Spouse
If you have a blended family, how should you pass assets to your spouse? How can you provide for your spouse, but not create animosity with your kids? What can you do to protect your assets in the event your spouse gets remarried in the future? Claire answers these...
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