Having a Minnesota estate plan helps you maintain control over many elements of your life, including certain personal, medical and financial affairs. However, many people neglect to create estate plans, and they feel they lack the time or do not have enough assets to...
Estate planning involves deciding who gets what when you pass and ensuring your family fulfills your wishes. However, a comprehensive plan goes far beyond that. It can also include instructions in case of incapacitation, arrangements for income insurance in case of...
Being decisive about going through with a divorce can help you plan a clear future for yourself, but there are likely to be many uncertainties to address along the way. One such issue is regarding the fate of the home you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse currently share....
After the passing of a loved one, you will likely attend a probate court that oversees the verification of the deceased's will and the distribution of their estate. During this process, issues may come to light that give you cause to challenge the will. As one...
When your divorce is final, you will probably want to sit back, relax and take a deep breath. However, after finalizing your divorce with the court, there are a few more steps you should take to completely separate your life from your ex. 1. Your will and other estate...
As a young parent, you are likely looking to your family's future with unbridled excitement. There are great possibilities ahead, so legal matters like naming a guardian for your new child are probably at the very back of your mind. You might be under the impression...
If you plan to inherit a home, you might wonder what to do with it. You essentially have four options: sell it, rent it, move into it or give it to the bank. If you choose to sell the property, the process might be more complicated than you expect. Keep reading to...
For many divorcing parents, determining when children will spend time with each parent can be a challenge. There are many different factors to take into consideration, and most families have chaotic work and school schedules that make things even more complicated. In...
Baby boomers and millennials are the largest generation groups in the U.S. Members of each group have one thing in common: you have made significant sacrifices for your families and careers. It is never too early or too late to consider estate planning to safeguard...
During divorce proceedings, both parties must agree on child support payments. The court determines the amount required and the parent who must pay based on income; the needs of all children involved, including medical and educational needs; and how much time each...
