North Star Legacy Law

07/17/2026

When working with our clients, it is important that we meet them where they are at. Sometimes literally.

FYI. Raspberry chocolate chip milkshakes pair surprisingly well with estate and legacy planning.

07/04/2026

For 250 years, America has been shaped by generations of people who believed tomorrow could be better than today.

Being American means inheriting not only freedom and opportunity, but also the responsibility to steward them well. After all, the future isn't built by accident. It is shaped by the choices we make today.

For me, today is a reminder that legacy isn't only what we leave behind: it's the future we intentionally help create.

Happy 250th Birthday, America.

03/18/2026

The easy part is creating an estate plan and signing some documents. The real effort in crafting a legacy that truly supports your loved ones is communicating your plan to those who will be impacted. Without direction, grief can turn an estate plan into a minefield of resentment and conflict.

We look forward to partnering with Still Waters Mediation, LLC, Brighter Days Family Grief Center, and Gilda's Club Minnesota for this upcoming discussion on March 25th.

Register by scanning the QR Code below or email [email protected]

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from North Star Legacy Law. However you celebrate this holiday season, we wish that it be full of love and peace. ✨️

12/19/2025

When I ask my estate planning clients if they have any personal items (heirlooms, jewelry, etc.) they would like to pass to a specific person, many if not most respond with something to the effect of, "no one wants my junk," or "my stuff doesn't mean anything to anyone but me."

So I tell them the story of my Christmas tree.

After my wife, Kim, died I had to decorate for Christmas. That was Kim's thing and she loved it, but now I had to pull out all the bins and do the thing. I came across a ceramic Christmas tree Kim would put out every year and figured why not.

When I opened the box I discovered a note Kim had written. The tree had been a gift from her grandmother. Knowing how much it meant to Kim turned what had been just another Christmas decoration into one I cherish most.

As you move through this holiday season, I encourage you to consider how you might share the life you've built and the things you cherish with the people you cherish.

Those who love you will want to feel connected to you after you're gone. The giving of final, meaningful gifts can be that bridge to a cherished legacy.

~ Dustin

11/27/2025

On this Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the trust and confidence our clients and community have placed in us. It’s an honor to help protect what matters most to you. Wishing you all a joyful and peaceful holiday filled with love, gratitude, and cherished moments. Happy Thanksgiving!

11/20/2025

November is National Family Caregivers Month—a time to honor and celebrate the selfless dedication of family caregivers everywhere. Your love, compassion, and tireless support make a world of difference. Thank you for all that you do!

10/23/2025

In less than 10 days, Dustin will be leading a breakout session at CaregiverCON.

Dustin will bring together his experience as a former caregiver and as an estate planner to provide guidance on how to think about planning for the future amidst uncertainty, and how planning with intention can bring peace of mind and speak to how you want to be remembered.

CaregiverCON is a program of Jack's Caregiver Coalition and organized by The Negative Space.

If you are a caregiver or support caregivers, please share this one-of-a-kind event that truly puts the spotlight on those giving so much of themselves to care for their family, friends, and community.

01/20/2025

On a day like today (High temp: -7°) being able to work from home feels a bit more like a blessing. Also, it definitely calls for an extra large mug to drink my extra warm coffee.

Stay warm Minnesota.

12/10/2024

Though enforcement of the CTA has been (temporarily) blocked in the courts, FinCEN continues to expect compliance with the reporting deadlines. Small businesses who avoid submiting their BOI report can face daily penalties for noncompliance if the temporary injunction is lifted and they have not submitted their BOI report. It is estimated only 30% of reporting companies have filed their BOI report.

If you are a business owner, see the FinCEN website for guidance. Reach out if you have questions!

The Corporate Transparency Act requires many businesses to file data about their "beneficial owners" by Jan. 1. But the rule is being challenged in court.