Maybe your neighbor wants to pave their driveway, and you believe that the markers they put down are on your side of the property. Perhaps your old neighbor just sold their property, and the new owners think that the boundary is in a different location than what you...
Elk River Minnesota Legal Blog
What debts will your estate need to repay after you die?
It can be fun, if a little sad, to think about leaving your most treasured possessions to your family members when you die. You may know that your grandchild will love an item they long coveted at your home or that your daughter will move into your home happily. Many...
Parenting time splits must be handled carefully
Children who haven’t ever known a life without both parents living in the same house might be devastated if they find out their parents are splitting up. The uncertain future can lead to considerable stress for them. It’s up to the parents in these situations to...
Losing a loved one can be a reminder to update your estate plan
Losing a loved one is never easy. Even if you knew that the end was near because they had fought a long-lasting terminal illness, grief is an overwhelming experience. If their death was sudden, perhaps because of the car crash or a heart attack, you may have left...
1 big step that can de-stress your co-parenting relationship
Post-divorce a co-parenting relationship can be hard enough without adding more stress into the equation. Being able to work with your co-parent makes the situation a lot easier. Fortunately, there are several things that you can do that will help make things easier...
Why do so many couples end up divorcing?
People enter into marriage with the sincere intent of spending the rest of their lives together, usually raising a family and riding off into the proverbial sunset during their golden years. Sadly, this lovely scenario is often an illusion that gets dispelled fast....
What are the benefits of estate planning?
People often put off estate planning due to negative connotations over the subject. Planning for what happens if you become incapacitated or die may be seen as a morbid topic. Is this really the case? The reality is that having a sound estate plan in place can bring...
How do I speed up the probate process?
Dealing with the death of a loved one can be quite difficult. During the grieving period, the last thing on everyone’s mind is usually settling the deceased’s estate. However, this is inevitable. At some point, you will have to talk about the deceased’s estate and...
How do you handle hidden defects after buying a house?
Inspecting a property when buying a house can be both exciting and overwhelming. You might get so focused on cosmetic details, like a high-end kitchen counter, that you overlook minor warning signs of significant defects. Typically, you can count on your real estate...
Minnesota law places restrictions on child custody modifications
When divorcing parents work out child custody agreements, they can’t know for certain what the future will bring. They may need to seek a modification later as their children get older and as their own circumstances change. If parents haven’t been able to agree on...

