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Probate & Trust Law Section Conference Manual ... - Minnesota CLE

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3. Who should attend<br />

4. Agenda or free-flowing<br />

5. Capacity concerns<br />

6. Ground rules & tone<br />

B. Correspondence<br />

1. Statements<br />

2. Access to information<br />

3. Frequency & format<br />

4. Future meetings<br />

5. Individual meetings<br />

VI.<br />

Bonus Topic! Tips for Drafters<br />

A. Defining a Legacy<br />

1. Encourage open communication<br />

2. Assumption of need & ability can be hurtful<br />

3. Family meetings<br />

4. Set & manage expectations<br />

5. Work to preserve the family, not the assets<br />

6. Sweat the small stuff<br />

B. Families Don’t Fit Into Formulas<br />

1. So don’t let the tax tail wag the estate planning dog<br />

DISCLAIMER: The views set forth herein are the personal views of the authors. These materials do not constitute<br />

legal advice and the authors assume no responsibility for any reliance on them. All statements and original sources<br />

should be verified and facts and other issues not addressed herein should be considered by the reader.<br />

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