Helping you decide what matters most.
Attorney Bridget-Michaele Reischl provides personalized, one-on-one legal services at reasonable prices in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Probate.
Practice Areas
Elder Law
Elder law isn’t just for seniors — we will all eventually depend on others to manage our health, possessions, and care. Making thoughtful decisions and documenting your wishes now, can save confusion and stress later.
Common Elder Law Issues:
- Documenting your Essential Estate Planning Needs and Choices
- Long-term Care Planning
- Medical Assistance (including assistance with application and asset assessment)
- Family Care-giver Agreements
- Guardianship/Conservatorship
- Advocacy for Hospitalization and Institutionalization
- Hospice and other End-of-Life Choices
- Abuse and/or Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults
Estate Planning
Estate planning is the process of organizing your affairs so your wishes are clearly known—whether it’s who should make decisions for you if you can’t, or how your property and assets should be handled after your death.
Common Estate Planning Issues:
- Organization of personal and financial matters
- Protecting assets and family treasures
- Assisting guardians for minor children
- Assisting family members caring for elderly loved ones
- Assisting beneficiaries with special needs
- Assisting personal representatives with the responsibilities of estate administration
- Assisting health care agents with the client’s wishes and beliefs
- Long-term care planning and medical assistance (including assistance with application and asset assessment)
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Probate
Probate is the legal process for handling a person’s estate after they pass away. It ensures that their possessions are distributed properly—either based on their will or, if there is no will, according to state law—with oversight from the court to make sure everything is done correctly and fairly.
Common Probate Situations:
- There is no will so the state determines how assets are distributed.
- Family members may disagree about how the estate should be handled.
- Identifying and valuing all property can take time and effort.
- Debts and bills must be resolved before assets can be distributed.
- The person handling the estate may feel unprepared or overwhelmed.
- The probate process can take several months or longer.
- Some estates may have tax obligations that need to be addressed.
- Property located in another state may require additional legal steps.
Decoro
noun
[ Italian ] /de’kɔro/
Dignity, decency, or decorum
Education
- J.D. Hamline University School of Law, Saint Paul, Minnesota
- A.D. University of Hartford, Hartt School of Music, West Hartford, Connecticut
- B.M. University of Rochester, Eastman School of Music, Rochester, New York
Licensing
Minnesota
Membership
- American Bar Association
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Minnesota Women Lawyers
- Minnesota Lavender Bar Association
- Hennepin County Bar Association
- Ramsey County Bar Association
- Dakota County Bar Association
Awards
- Hamline University School of Law Dean’s Summer Fellow – 2011, 4th Judicial District Court of Minnesota, The Honorable Robert A. Blaeser.
I’m Bridget-Michaele Reischl, and I’m here to help you plan for the future with confidence and care. At Decoro Law, I work closely with individuals and families to navigate life’s most important decisions—whether it’s creating a will, planning for long-term care, or ensuring your loved ones are taken care of.
No matter where you are in life, I’m committed to offering thoughtful advice and a steady hand through the legal processes. I help you understand your options and take steps that protect what matters most—your health, your family, and your legacy.
Let’s work together to ensure your wishes are respected, your loved ones are cared for, and your future is secure.
Resources
Explore these links for more guidance on elder law, estate planning, long-term care, and related topics to help you make informed decisions.
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