Category: Estate Planning

What to Expect at an Estate Planning Consultation

Meeting with an attorney to discuss your Estate Plan is not an every day affair. Because of this, you may not know what to expect at an Estate Planning consultation. All law offices have different procedures. However, this is what to expect from us at The Swenson Law Firm: Contact our office to schedule your [..]

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First Steps in Probate

You may have found that you are in need of a Probate Attorney following the death of a family member or close friend.  A Probate Attorney can help you from the very beginning in knowing what the first steps are and guiding you through the court process. It is helpful to do the following prior [..]

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3 Reasons You Want to Avoid Probate

When you pass away, your family may need to visit a probate court in order to claim their inheritance. Although having a will is a good basic form of planning, a will does not avoid probate. Instead, a will simply lets you inform the probate court of your wishes – your family still has to [..]

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5 Steps for New Parents to Know About Wills

Bringing home your new baby, is a special time. As new parents, you want to make sure that your child is well taken care of. Our vision at The Swenson Law Firm is “to make every person who walks through our door feel better. We do this by replacing ignorance with knowledge and fear with [..]

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4 Tips For Every New Homeowner

Congratulations on the purchase of your new home.  Whether this is your first home or an upgrade or downsize, the purchasing of a home is a big event in your life.  When these major life changes occur, it is important that you are properly prepared. Below are a few things for you to consider now [..]

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