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Jeffrey P. Molever Again Selected Minnesota Super Lawyer MINNEAPOLIS, MN – August 1, 2008 – In a recent study by Law & Politics Magazine, Jeffrey P. Molever, co-founder of The Molever Law Firm, was named in the top 5 percent of Minnesota attorneys in the area of Estate Planning & Probate. The findings are published in the August 2008 issues of Minnesota Law & Politics, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business.
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Local Attorneys and Staff Attend Leading Edge Estate Planning Conference MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Estate Planning Attorneys, Jeffrey P. Molever and Kimberly L. Frank, and staff members attended an educational conference in Denver, Colorado, in early May sponsored by the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.
American Academy Mentioned in Money Magazine! Robert Armstrong, President of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, was interviewed by Money Magazine senior writer Penelope Wang for her article " A Midlife Money Checkup" in the March 2008 Issue. The article was part of the Cover Story "A Boomer's Guide to Financial Freedom" that included multiple articles focusing on financial trends, aging well and other issues Baby Boomers are facing today. This is the third mention of the American Academy of Estate Planning by Money Magazine in the last seven issues. The "Midlife Money Checkup" is a nine-step test that highlights questions Boomer's should be asking themselves at this point in their lives. Mr. Armstrong's expertise in estate planning was highlighted in question five, "Is your estate plan in order?" Make sure you don't have to ask yourself that question by meeting with a qualified attorney.
The Molever Law Firm Mentioned in Lavender Magazine! Jeffrey P. Molever and Kimberly L. Frank were interviewed by Lavender Magazine writer Russell Remmick for his article, " Trust in Your Lawyers" in the March 28, 2008 Issue. The article was part of the “GLBT Families and Weddings Issue” that included articles focusing on GLBT Weddings, Laws and Families. The "Trust in Your Lawyers" article goes into detail about why clients can be comfortable when it comes to trusting The Molever Law Firm. The firm handles some of the most important aspects that the GLBT community has to address with special care including estate planning, asset protection and tax planning.
ESTATE PLANNING NEWS What’s in a Word?The article examines how George Carlin's comedy shows that the use of words can be important. The article looks at why that is also true in estate planning.
ESTATE PLANNING NEWS Dividing Up the PieThe article looks at FLPs, an advanced estate planning strategy. The article explains how FLPs can minimize estate taxation and maximize asset protection.
Attorney Jeffrey P. Molever Attends Summit Meeting
Attorney Jeffrey P. Molever recently returned from the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys 2007 Fall Summit in San Diego, CA. Jeff Molever participated in valuable educational sessions and received the latest updates on Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, Advanced Trusts and Basic Annuity Planning.
American Academy Mentioned in Money Magazine The September issue of Money Magazine has an article entitled,"20 Timeless Money Rules." Rule 17, Exiting Gracefully, is particularly significant because it emphasizes the importance of putting together your estate plan. The recommendation of Money Magazine is that you search for a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys: "To find a lawyer, ask friends and colleagues for recommendations or get referrals online at the website of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys (aaepa.com)." The American Academy is an exclusive membership organization for law firms dedicated to estate planning. We are proud of our Academy membership and pleased to be the only law firm in the state of Minnesota accepted into this prestigious organization, and Jeff Molever is a past Board of Governor representative of the Academy. For more information about why our membership is so important to your family, click here.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – August 1, 2007 – In a recent study by Law & Politics Magazine, Jeffrey P. Molever, founder of The Molever Law Firm, was named in the top 5 percent of Minnesota attorneys in the area of Estate Planning & Probate.
Attorney Kimberly L. Frank Joins The Molever Law Firm
The Molever Law Firm is pleased to announce the hiring of Kimberly L. Frank, Attorney at Law. Kim brings to the firm her experience in estate planning, probate and trust administration, residential and commercial real estate, and general business transactions.
Attorney Jeff Molever Completes Extensive IRA Training Estate Planning Attorney, Jeff Molever, recently completed in-depth training on planning with IRAs at an educational conference in Las Vegas. The instructor is the nationally known IRA expert, Ed Slott. Mr. Slott is the author of the widely acclaimed book, “The Retirement Savings Bomb…and How to Defuse It.” He has lectured extensively for years to financial professionals across the country on the complex IRA rules and how to properly plan to preserve and then transfer IRAs to family members.
EDUCATIONAL FYIs June 7520 RateThe Section 7520 rate (used to calculate life and remainder interests) for June 2006 will be 6.0%. This is slightly higher than the May and April rates.
CLIENT NEWSLETTERS Your Estate Matters Newsletter, Vol. 13.2
Articles included in this issue:
EDUCATIONAL ALERTS Estate Planning UpdateThe Alert examines legislation pending in Congress which would extend 2009's $3.5 million applicable exclusion. The Alert goes on to discuss how the Service is handling estate and gift tax audits.
To download the referenced report Description and Analysis of Alternative Wealth Transfer Tax System, use the link below.
Description and Analysis of Alternative Wealth Transfer Tax System Report: http://www.house.gov/jct/x-22-08.pdf
Critical New Privacy Regulations Impact You and Every Member of Your Family In April 2003 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued final regulations regarding the privacy provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, commonly known as "HIPAA."
15 Most Common Reasons To Do Estate Planning Find out the most common reasons why it is important to do estate planning such as avoiding probate, protecting your assets and designating someone who will manage your affairs after you pass away. These are all important matters that should not be ignored.
