The Differences Between Wills and Trusts

Knowing Before You Plan As you work to plan your estate, you may be confronted with an important decision: should you include a will or a trust? Which is better for you? When planning your estate, it’s important to understand the differences between these two important documents and the benefits each one offers in order […]

Common Mistakes to Avoid in a Divorce

Taking Action to Avoid Disaster Tension can run high in any divorce, and because of this fact, it’s very easy for people to act in ways that might jeopardize their final settlement agreement. Unfortunately, many people have engaged in behaviors that seem harmless at the time yet cause considerable harm later on; worse yet, these […]

Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Plan Your Estate

Take Care of Business Sooner Life is filled with uncertainty; you never know what is going to happen tomorrow. Because of this, having your affairs in order sooner is the best way to protect your assets and your family’s future. Here are some reasons why you shouldn’t wait to have an estate plan in place. […]

Tips to Keeping a Cooler Head During Divorce

Maintaining Emotional Health Going through a divorce can have an impact on a person’s mental and emotional health. The difficulties of working through ending a marriage can cause one to feel a range of emotions that may not be healthy to let fester. Rather than letting yourself be overwhelmed by the anger and sadness throughout […]

Minnesota Divorce Terms You Should Know

On the List Divorce can be a complex process for anyone involved, so having as much information as possible before getting started can make filing a bit of a smoother process. One of the sets of information that is crucial to understanding is the terminology used in Minnesota divorces. Here is a list of the […]

What Does It Mean to Be Legally Separated?

Different Than Divorce Legal separation is a term that is thrown around when people are deciding how to proceed with their marriage. Deciding whether or not legal separation is right for you, however, requires understanding what this method entails for your future. While legal separation is very similar to divorce in many ways, one key […]

What is a Guardian Ad Litem?

Custody Battles Highly disputed custody cases require a delicate touch on the part of the court. Maintaining order while making necessary determinations must be balanced with ensuring that the best interests of the child are met in the end. One way this is accomplished in many custody cases is the inclusion of a guardian ad […]

When Should I Start Planning My Estate?

A Guide to Estate Planning in Minnesota While an estate plan addresses concerns after you’re gone, it doesn’t outline what happens if you’re unable to manage your own affairs while you’re still alive. Learn more about our elder law and estate planning services offered at Johnson / Turner Legal, so we can help you in […]

What is the Difference Between Elder Law and Estate Planning?

Elder Law vs. Estate Planning While an estate plan addresses concerns after you’re gone, it doesn’t outline what happens if you’re unable to manage your own affairs while you’re still alive. Learn more about our elder law and estate planning services offered at Johnson / Turner Legal, so we can help you in any stage […]

Helping Your Child Adjust to Shared Parenting

Divorce and separation are difficult regardless of whether you have been with your partner for one year or three decades. The end of a relationship will often have an impact on all those around you. If you have children, the divorce or separation will obviously affect them as well. In a divorce or custody action, […]