Here’s What You Should Know When You’re Getting Ready To Go to Court People go to court for many reasons, and not everyone knows what to expect. The uncertainty can feel overwhelming.  One of the best ways to calm your pre-court anxiety is to prepare properly and to speak with your lawyer. Here are some...Read More

Understanding Your Prenup Attorney’s Role A prenuptial agreement is an important document that can have lifelong implications. When you’re caught up in the excitement and romance of an engagement, it may be tempting to cut corners. You might consider going with a free or do-it-yourself prenuptial agreement. These options can be a bad idea. In...Read More

Minnesota Law Prohibits Couples from Including Child Custody or Support in Their Prenups and Postnups Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements focus on financial matters, like protecting family wealth or a business interest. But we sometimes hear from clients who ask us to include provisions related to child custody and child support.  We understand the reasoning: You’re...Read More

What You Should Know About End-of-Life Options and the Law At the end of life, people often lose the ability to make healthcare decisions. Some encounter an emergency that leaves them unable to communicate. Others experience illness so severe that they cannot clearly understand their options or express their wishes. In Minnesota, several laws and...Read More

Advance Directives Bring Peace of Mind to Minnesotans It’s natural to put off making decisions about end-of-life care, especially if you’re currently healthy. It’s easy for estate planning work to fall to the bottom of your to-do list. But having an advance directive in place is important. If you have one, you and your loved...Read More

In Minnesota, You’ll Find Different Trust Types—Each With its Own Advantages When it comes to trusts, there’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all. Minnesota law allows for many different types of trusts, and different trust types can be used in different situations. Seeking the guidance of an experienced lawyer is crucial when considering establishing a trust....Read More

With Planned Giving, You Can Make a Lasting Contribution The estate planning process is a good time to consider the charities close to your heart. Is there an organization that changed your life? Is there a worthy cause that could benefit from support after you’re gone? From a hospital that cared for you when you...Read More

What Older People Should Keep in Mind When Getting a Divorce Divorce is a challenging and emotional process, and it becomes even more complex when it occurs later in life. This phenomenon, known as a “grey divorce,” has been gaining attention in the field of family law. The phrase “gray divorce” refers to divorces among...Read More

Estate Planning Is Not a Taboo Topic There are all kinds of topics that people tend not to discuss at family or friendly functions. The common no-nos are religion and politics. Another topic many don’t want to discuss is estate planning.  Perhaps it’s because it feels morbid or too personal. Let this post from our...Read More

4 Reasons Why You Need to Develop an Estate Plan Did you know you have an estate? It’s true. Everything you own, including your car, furniture, investments, home, and bank accounts, falls under your estate. When you die, anything under your name needs to go somewhere. That’s where an estate plan comes in. If you...Read More