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 responsibilities. Businesses are generally corporations or limited liability companies (LLCs), and their…
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 many families can be when and how to pass that property on…
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 the reasons you are being sued is often attached…
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 generally referred to as ‘titling’, communication, and updates to your plan. As you work through…
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 every day or buying groceries for a neighbor.…
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 complete your estate plan. In this article and in…
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… Many have a will but don’t want…
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 house is always…
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 default does not, however, solve the problem. In the end, there needs to be…
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 have to deal with one in the future. Workers’ compensation in the state of Minnesota…