“When You Want a Lawyer That You Can Understand . . .”

Bonnie Wittenburg’s primary focus is estate planning (Wills, Trusts, Health Care Directives, Powers of Attorney), probate, and trust administration.

Bonnie will explain your legal situation in plain English. She teaches Community Ed classes in various local communities.

Estate Planning: Estate planning is as much about your family and other loved ones as it is about you and your death. If you die without an estate plan, or you have an ill-prepared plan, you may burden your family with a big mess.

A well-designed plan, updated as your circumstances change, provides you with peace of mind in knowing that you did the best that you could for your loved ones. Similarly, your family is relieved that they know what you wanted.

Probate: Probate isn’t the onerous process in Minnesota that it is in some states, but Bonnie helps her clients avoid probate because doing so typically saves her clients time and money. When a probate court action is required, Bonnie works side-by-side with the Personal Representative (a/k/a executor) of the estate to settle the deceased’s affairs as efficiently as possible given the circumstances.

Trust Administration: Trusts are typically administered by the Trustee without court involvement. Bonnie provides counsel to the trustee.