Your Kid Just Turned 18 and Is Headed to College. Do They Need a Health Care Directive?
Your Kid Just Turned 18 and Is Headed to College. Do They Need a Health Care Directive? You spent eighteen years making medical decisions for your child without a second thought. You scheduled the appointments, signed the forms, and talked to the doctor when something went wrong. Then your child turns 18, and legally, all […]
Co-Parent Didn’t Return the Kids After Vacation? Now What?
You watched the clock hit the scheduled return time. Then an hour passed. Then a day. If your co-parent didn’t bring your kids home after their scheduled vacation time, you’re likely feeling a mix of panic, anger, and confusion about what to do next. Take a breath. There are clear, practical steps you can take […]
Johnson/Turner Named a Best Place to Work for the Second Year in a Row
For the second year in a row, Johnson/Turner made the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s Best Places to Work list. Last year proved the concept. This year proves we can sustain it. The Recognition Comes Straight From Our Team This award didn’t come from a mission statement or a nice office photo. The Business Journal bases […]
Who Inherits if You Die Without a Will in Minnesota? A Guide to Intestate Succession
Who Inherits if You Die Without a Will in Minnesota? A Guide to Intestate Succession Maybe you’ve been meaning to write a will for years. Maybe you assumed your spouse or kids would automatically get everything, so it never felt urgent. If you die without a will in Minnesota, you don’t get to make that […]
What Happens to Frequent Flyer Miles, Credit Card Points, and Rewards in a Minnesota Divorce?
You have probably thought about the house, the retirement accounts, and maybe even the car when picturing how your divorce will divide up what you and your spouse built together. But what about the 200,000 airline miles sitting in your account, or the credit card points you have been stacking up for years toward that […]
Mid-Year Estate Plan Check-In: 5 Life Changes That Mean It’s Time to Update Your Will
The middle of the year is a natural time to check in on the goals you set in January. You may review your finances, schedule overdue appointments, or reconsider plans for the months ahead. It is also an ideal time to ask an important question: Does your estate plan still reflect your life today? Creating […]
Contesting a Will in Minnesota: Grounds, Deadlines, and What Actually Happens in Court
When a loved one dies, discovering an unexpected will can add confusion and conflict to an already difficult time. A family member may have been left out. A longtime estate plan may have changed shortly before death. A caregiver, new spouse, or relative may suddenly receive most of the estate. In other situations, the document […]
Vacation Custody Rules in Minnesota: What Your Parenting Plan Actually Says About Summer Travel
Summer should feel simple. Pack the car, book the cabin, watch your kid’s face when they see the lake for the first time. But when you’re sharing custody, even a weekend trip can come with a knot in your stomach: Do I need to ask my ex first? What if they say no? You’re […]
What Happens to Your Healthcare Directive If You Move to Minnesota?
Moving to a new state comes with a long checklist: updating your address, transferring records, finding new doctors, and settling into a new community. But one important document is easy to overlook: your healthcare directive. A healthcare directive—sometimes called an advance directive, living will, or healthcare power of attorney—tells your loved ones and medical providers […]
The Executor’s First 30 Days: A Practical Checklist for Minnesota Families
When someone you love passes away, the days that follow can feel overwhelming. There are arrangements to make, family members to notify, financial matters to protect, and legal responsibilities that may begin before you feel ready to handle them. If you have been named as the executor of a will, or if you expect to […]
