The inheritance that family members, friends and other loved ones receive from an estate can provide comfort while they grieve. The inherited property can also serve as a way to remember the person who passed. After someone dies, their loved ones may inherit most of...
If you’re going through a divorce and notice your spouse suddenly transferring money, selling off property or draining accounts, don’t ignore it. Such actions may be aimed at reducing what you get when it comes to dividing everything up. Under Minnesota law, both...
Getting your estate plan in order as early as possible in your adulthood is an important task, but it’s one that can be daunting. Taking the time to carefully consider how you want each component in the plan set can help you to ensure that it accurately reflects your...
Purchasing a home is a major investment, so you should know exactly what you’re getting into when you buy the property. In most real estate deals, there are contingency clauses that set a way for the buyer to back out if the home inspection shows problems. ...
The probate process gives families and beneficiaries a chance to carry out a loved one’s final wishes. However, there are times when the contents of a will raise serious concerns. While most wills move through probate without issue, courts recognize that errors or...
If you are thinking of modifying a child custody order, Minnesota law allows you to request a change under specific circumstances. Minor disagreements with your co-parent or schedule conflicts usually aren’t enough to warrant a modification. You must demonstrate a...
Establishing a special needs trust for a child or other loved one with a debilitating medical condition is a clever estate planning move. When properly structured, special needs trusts can provide years of financial augmentation for those incapable of independently...
Married couples may opt to purchase a home during the course of their marriage. They may build their lives in this home and possibly raise their children there, but they probably never believed that the home they loved could lead to legal issues. Once a married...
An executor is responsible for settling a person’s estate after they pass away. How would someone know that an executor of an estate will follow the deceased’s last wishes? Every executor is bound by a fiduciary duty, meaning they must act in the best interests of the...
Gray divorce typically refers to couples at a later stage in their lives. For instance, some reports show that the divorce rate for couples 65 and older has tripled in recent years. These divorce cases are often referred to as gray divorce. Interestingly, couples in...
