We view our relationship with clients as a partnership.  And we value this relationship.  It is important for us to receive updated information about your situation so that we can give you the best advice based on your situation and current laws.  You wouldn’t go to your doctor and make her give you a diagnosis without providing your symptoms.  While you may think “nothing has changed,” it is likely things have changed.  We are all getting older, your children are older, the health of you, your spouse/partner or children may have changed, and your financial assets probably aren’t the same as 10 years ago, let alone last year.  Laws are always changing, and we keep tabs on Minnesota and federal changes by attending continuing legal education (CLE) seminars both locally and nationally.  Minnesota and federal estate tax laws have changed considerably since 2013.  An estate plan you created before then might be out of date and could cause unnecessary estate taxes to be due if your plan is not updated.