If you have answered the call to be your own boss and start a business, it’s important to understand the different roles a business owner plays. We sometimes describe this as ‘wearing different hats’ when owning a business. For each role, a business owner has distinct considerations and res... continue reading »
Passing on the Family Cabin
The idea of passing on a treasured family cabin to future generations can be very important for many families. Some families have been fortunate enough to have property that they have used for recreation, family gatherings and getaways for years in the Brainerd Lakes Area. The challenge for man... continue reading »
You’ve Been Served a Summons/Complaint-Now What?
A very stressful time that occurs for many is when they get served with a Summons/Complaint in a lawsuit. For those who don’t know what it Summons is, it’s essentially a notice from another person or entity (most likely from their attorney) that you are being sued. The Complaint that alleges ... continue reading »
Estate Planning Process Part II – Complex, Multifaceted but not Difficult
This article is the second article in a two-part series addressing the process of estate planning. In the first article, I addressed the importance of information gathering, estate plan type selection, and signing of documents. In this second article, I’ll address the importance of what’s gen... continue reading »
Service is the Solution
Times are a changing! We have all been working so hard to adapt and adjust. Our “normal” everyday activities and routines look so different these days. We all tackle these changes in very different ways. Maybe it is calling a friend to see how they are surviving children at home, all day ever... continue reading »
Estate Planning Process Part I – Complex, Multifaceted but not Difficult
If you read our law firm’s articles on a regular basis, you likely have gained a basic understanding of estate planning and the documents that make up an estate plan. During this unprecedented time, we also hope that we have conveyed the message that now more than ever it’s important to compl... continue reading »
Estate Planning During These Anxious Times
Many people are nervous right now and want to get “their affairs in order”. Not a bad idea. The problem, however, is that many rush to judgment and tend to do a quick fix rather than doing it the right way. The intent of this article is to simply list some common mistakes…
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Working on Your “To-Do List”
As most of us are at home right now, we are looking for ways to fill our time. For many, those items on our “to-do list” are starting to get crossed off. I have had a reminder on my calendar for almost two years now to update my estate planning documents. Kind of like the carpenter whose h... continue reading »
Mortgages and Leases During a Pandemic
There has been some legislation and much discussion about prohibiting evictions and/or foreclosures during this time of crisis. The press had reported how many people have been unable to make their payments as they can’t work outside the home. Preventing legal enforcement of lease or mortgage d... continue reading »
What is a Permanent Partial Disability Rating?
There are many confusing concepts in the workers’ compensation laws, none more confusing than Permanent Partial Disability ratings. Today’s article will hopefully provide some insight on this topic and avoid some uncertainty and anxiety if you are currently dealing with a work injury and will... continue reading »