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Woods Fuller offers timely insights into the legal and business issues affecting South Dakota and the upper Midwest. Our attorneys share practical perspectives on corporate law, estate planning, employment, litigation, and other key areas to help clients stay informed and make confident decisions. Each insight is designed to clarify complex topics and provide useful guidance for navigating today’s evolving legal landscape.
Your Cyber Legacy: 3 Tips for your Digital Assets
What are digital assets and what role do they play in estate planning?
Do Your Parents Have an Estate Plan?
The thought of speaking with your parents about important and often sensitive topics like their finances and estate planning probably makes you want to run as fast as you can in the opposite direction. Nonetheless, having this conversation is the key to ensuring that your parents are able to live their golden years without financial worries and that their wishes are carried out after their death.
Six Signs It Might Be Time to Update Your Estate Plan
Life changes—your estate plan should too. Attorney Gabrielle J. Kauk shares six signs it might be time to update your plan, from major life events to changes in assets, relationships, or simply the passage of time.
Artificial Intelligence and Estate Planning
Discover how AI is reshaping estate planning. Explore its potential for efficiency, its limitations, and why combining AI with expert legal, financial, and tax guidance ensures your assets are protected, beneficiaries are supported, and risks are minimized.
New Supreme Court Ruling: Estate Tax and Buy-Out Life Insurance for Business Owners
The Supreme Court's ruling in Connelly v. United States affects how life insurance proceeds are valued for estate tax purposes in corporate buy-out structures. Learn how this decision may impact your business’s estate planning and life insurance strategies.
Understanding Gift Tax: Key Components for Effective Financial Planning
Understanding gift tax is crucial for effective financial planning. This blog explains the 2024 tax-free gift limit, including annual and lifetime exclusions, as well as who pays the gift tax. A Woods Fuller tax law attorney can guide you through these complexities, ensuring your gift-giving strategy remains tax-efficient and aligns with your overall financial goals.
Electronic vs Handwritten Signatures - Making the Right Choice for Your Documents
The choice between electronic and handwritten signatures can be a critical decision for businesses. Find out if that convenience is worth the hassle.

