Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued 108 executive orders in 2020. With 5 executive orders already issued in the first two weeks of 2021, Minnesotans are on track for another year of constantly refreshing our news pages on our phones to see what new and exciting rules...
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Am I on the hook for my deceased parent’s debt?
Coping with the death of your parent is already emotional enough without the added stress of settling the estate or dealing with creditors. You might have agents calling you and your siblings to collect on your parent’s debt and you may wonder if you are liable for...
What is “Conciliation” Court, and How Do I Do It?
We’ve all encountered situations in life where we have felt wronged—maybe by an unscrupulous neighbor, a greedy business associate, or an unreliable contractor who did not meet expectations. At the end of the day, you feel they owe you some money. You ask nicely for...
Will your wealth interfere with your child’s government benefits?
If you have a disabled adult child, you may use your income or savings to improve his or her quality of life. Using your estate plan to give money directly to your son or daughter after your death, though, may imperil his or her eligibility for needs-based government...
Throw Me a Lifeline! The Fundamentals of Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcy. Part 3: How Do I Get Started?
Part 3: How Do I Get Started?
Throw Me a Lifeline! The Fundamentals of Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcy. Part 2: Are My Assets Protected?
Part 2: Are My Assets Protected?
Sending a Child to College? Consider a Health Care Directive and Power of Attorney
A health care directive enables your child to select who is entitled to receive health care information and act on their behalf if they cannot speak for themselves.
Throw Me a Lifeline! The Fundamentals of Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcy. Part 1: Do I Qualify?
Part 1: Do I Qualify?
How is spousal maintenance addressed in Minnesota family law?
Any Minnesota divorce is likely to have issues in dispute. While child custody and support come to the forefront, spousal maintenance is also a challenging aspect of a case. If, for example, one spouse put his or her career and education on the backburner to provide...
Pandemic Estate Planning: Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney
Maybe you're young and healthy, but you're unnerved by all that's happening. Maybe you can't get your hands on a cloth or N95 mask and you need to do something to feel a little better. Or maybe you're one of the alarmingly many who are facing economic uncertainty and...