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Mom's Recipe Ideas
Slow Cooker Lasanga
lb. ground beef
1 lg onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can tomato sauce (29 oz)
1 cup water
1 can tomato paste (6 oz)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspon dried oregano
1 package no-cook lasagna noodles
4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 ½ c small curd cottage cheese
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
In a skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, water, tomato paste, salt and oregano; mix well. Spread a fourth of the meat sauce in a ungreased 5 quart slow cooker. Arrange a third of the noodles over the sauce (break the noodles if necessary). Combine the cheeses; spoon a third of the mixture over noodles. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining meat sauce. Cover and cook on low for 4 - 5 hours or until noodles are tender.
Makes 6 to 8 Servings
** TIPS ** When in a pinch, I have used a large can spaghetti sauce and omitted tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, garlic, salt and water.
Enjoy!!
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Out and About with the Family!
Canal - Park Duluth
One of our favorite family vacations is our annual trip to Duluth and the Northshore. Our family of seven takes in the sights and sounds of Canal Park and Lake Superior peddling a double surrey we rent from Wheel of Fun Rentals. We take the double surrey for a spin along the Lake Superior Board Walk and under the historic Duluth Lift Bridge. Fun peddling!
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re you one of the 66% of Americans who do not have an estate plan in place? If so, there are a series of questions you need to ask yourself to determine whether or not you really need a will.
1. Who should determine who receives your assets, you or the State of Minnesota?
If you do not have a will or some kind of an estate plan, Minnesota's intestacy laws will determine who is to inherit your probate estate and when they are to receive it. In some instances upon your death your spouse may only receive a life-estate in your homestead and your children the remainder interest. This can cause many conflicts between your spouse and your children when it comes to using, maintaining and/or selling your house. A will and estate plan allows you to avoid such a conflict and to determine who your assets are to be distributed to as well as when and how your beneficiaries are to receive them.
2. If you have minor children, do you want the State of Minnesota to determine who should be appointed to serve as guardian for your children?
Through your will you are able to appoint who you believe would be the best choice to act as a guardian for your children. Without a will, the court will decide who it deems best suited to serve as your children's guardian. Only you know the factors in considering who is most capable of raising your children should something happen to you based upon your own values and beliefs. For a list of factors you may consider when choosing a guardian for your children, read our article on "Who Should Serve as Guardians for my Children Should I Die?"
3. Do you want your children to receive their inheritance in one lump sum when they turn 18?
If you should die before your children turn 18, without specific testamentary trust provisions in a will or in a living trust, the court will establish a conservatorship for your children. In such a case, when your children turn 18, Minnesota law requires that any remaining funds held by the conservatorship be distributed to your children in one lump sum. For more information on living trusts and testamentary trusts, read our article on "What is a Trust and Why Do I Need One?"
4. Do you want your children from a previous marriage or relationship to receive an inheritance?
If you have children from a previous marriage or relationship and die without a will, your children from your previous marriage or relationship may either receive significantly less than the amount you had intended or, in some circumstances, may end up receiving nothing at all. In a situation as this, it is extremely important that an estate plan is created that adequately fulfills your intentions as to how you desire your assets to be distributed to your spouse and your children, whether from your previous relationship or your current marriage.
5. Are you unmarried and want to leave your assets to your partner?
If you are unmarried, in a relationship and desire to leave any assets to your partner, it is essential that create an estate plan to fulfill your objectives. Without an estate plan, your partner will not be entitled to inherit from your estate. This could include the inability of your partner to continue to reside at your homestead after your death if you solely own the house.
6. If you do not have any children, do you want your parents and siblings to inherit your estate?
If you have no children and do not have an estate plan, your parents and siblings stand to inherit your assets. If you do not desire that your parents and siblings receive your assets upon your death, you must develop an estate plan to distribute assets differently.
Take the first step to start your Family Protection Plan and contact our office at (763) 389-0178 to schedule a meeting or send us an email by clicking here.
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