Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage
The end of a marriage is always a difficult time for both spouses. Even when the parties have been having marital difficulties for a long time, the decision to actually put an end to a marriage is challenging. On television and in the movies, divorce pleadings are often filled with detailed allegations of adultery or similar wrongdoing. However, this will […]
When Contempt Is Used in Family Law
Going through a divorce, custody, or post-divorce suit is never easy. Family law is a very personal type of litigation, as it delves into the daily, personal decisions you make about your children, your finances, and your property. As a result, there are times when the litigants will strongly disagree about the way the court […]
Trusts to Protect Your Vacation Home
Many Americans work hard to purchase real estate. It has historically been a solid investment for your future and that of your family. Some families are fortunate enough to be able to invest in additional real estate, including a vacation home. A vacation home or cabin can be a great way to spend time with your family and […]
Self-Authenticating Wills
Creating a last will and testament is an important element of any well-crafted estate plan. With a last will and testament, you can provide your personal representative as to how you want your assets distributed after you pass on. Your will can also name your preferred personal representative (also known as an executor), refer to […]
What Is a Declaration of Trust?
Millions of Americans work in small businesses. Statistics show that small businesses employ almost half of the work force in the United States. Many people decide to begin a new business every year, and with that decision comes many other important issues to consider. Just one of these is how to structure your business. Some […]
Johnson/Turner Legal Introduces New Divorce Mediation Process: FairWell
FOREST LAKE, Minn. — Johnson/Turner Legal has introduced a unique alternative to traditional divorce called FairWell. FairWellgives divorcing couples control of the divorce process with the help of a neutral mediator and assistance with document preparation, providing a faster, less expensive and less stressful alternative to traditional divorce. Couples completing the FairWell process leave with […]
Will Contests and Burden of Proof
Planning for the future is very important. An estate plan that is tailored to your assets and your goals is a key component of proper planning. One essential part of the estate plan is to draft and properly execute a last will and testament. During probate, the court will look to the will to determine […]
Why You Need a Probate Attorney
When your family member or loved one passes away, chances are, the estate will have to pass through probate. Probate is the process through which the estate’s assets are gathered, debts are paid, and any remaining assets will be distributed according to the provisions of the deceased’s will or, if there was no will, the Minnesota laws […]
Special Administrators and Probate
The legal process often has a lot of deadlines and waiting periods. Probate is no exception to this. As with other legal proceedings, it is rare that the case will move quickly. However, there may be times when it is necessary to quickly as there are some issues that cannot wait for the normal waiting […]
What If the Estate Is Insolvent?
At the end of the life of your family member or loved one, there are many issues to take care of. These issues include planning the funeral, notifying relatives, and cleaning out the residence if he or she does not have a surviving spouse or partner. One step that needs to be taken in most cases is […]
