Why You Can’t Leave Your House to Your Infant Niece
We depend on our families for stability, support, and love. Family structures come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and it is not uncommon for aunts and uncles to want to help provide a solid financial future for their nieces and nephews. When drafting your last will and testament, you may consider, for […]
Why Would a Court Refuse to Honor a Will?
Planning for a stable and secure future is the goal of any estate plan. Estate plans use a variety of different tools to make sure you manage your assets appropriately to reach your goals. A last will and testament is the cornerstone of almost every estate plan. With a will, you can dictate how your […]
How Specific Illnesses Can Impact an Estate Plan
Creating an estate plan is a crucial step to creating the stability and solidity your children and other loved ones need. An estate plan can help you administer your assets in such a way to ensure your loved ones benefit for years or even decades to come. There are many different types of tools that may […]
Intersection of Your Life Plans and Estate Planning
Planning for your future is an important step in making sure that the future is safe and stable. Laying out the roadmap to your life can help you identify and achieve your goals. When you have a family, working toward your goals becomes even more important, as your children will depend on you for care […]
Business Succession and Estate Planning
Building a small family business is part of millions of Americans’ dreams and plans for the future. Starting your own business can provide you with flexibility and the opportunity to build a business for your children and future generations. Any business owner will tell you that owning and running your own business takes a lot […]
What Is a “Means Test?”
Not being able to meet your financial obligations can make every day stressful and uncertain. Worrying about having your wages garnished, providing necessities for your family, or even losing your home can end up making you feel consumed by money trouble. Bankruptcy is one solution to helping you take back some control of your situation. […]
Common Red Flags for Parental Alienation
Divorce and custody cases are difficult for everyone involved, even if the case is settled without the necessity of going to court. Ending a relationship and moving forward with a new stage of life can be challenging, especially if you share children with your soon-to-be former spouse or significant other. In the optimal situation, the […]
Drive By Will Signings Available!
As our clients’ estate planning needs grow during these unpredictable times, so too does our creativity in making sure we can offer our clients the solutions they need to get their legal ducks in a row. We have already had many successful “Drive-By Will Signings,” where our clients simply drive to our office, sign their […]
Appliances & Fixtures: Dividing Your Home in Divorce
For most people, their “American dream” includes owning their own home. The marital residence often represents a significant portion of the parties’ total estate, and can sometimes be the most valuable asset to be divided in a divorce. There are several options for dividing the worth of the marital residence, but the contents of the home will […]
Special Issues When Dealing With a Pro Se Litigant
It is no secret that divorce or custody cases can be costly. As a result, some parties may choose to forego hiring an attorney and represent him or herself during a custody or divorce case. Although Minnesota law specifically states that self-represented, or “pro se,” parties must perform the same acts that are required of an attorney, […]
