Attorney and Law Office
Attorney and Law Office
My visit to Richield MN is coming October 26, 2017. Through Richfield’s Community Education Department, I am presenting an additional estate class titled How to Create an Estate Plan for Less Than $30. For those wishing to get their tickets…
The Blue Pencil Doctrine is a law in Minnesota that allows a Court to change and make a contract clause more “reasonable”. Unfortunately, what is reasonable is going to be very fact specific and likely exclusive to the parties involved.…
Aid and Attendance benefits are fantastically easy to request. The idea behind today’s article is to share how and what to think about when military families are seeking aid and attendance. Thus, I hope you find value in this short…
Today’s news of a cyberattack on the banking system in Ukraine is a horrible reminder how vulnerable we really are. On the other hand, none of my Clients leave my office without understanding whether they should store their estate planning…
Anthrax is still a hot issue for Veterans like myself and others. Right now, there are 22 public legal cases that make specific reference to Anthrax. Unfortunately, it jus just a matter of time before there are going to be many…
Unemployment penalties are getting out of hand in Minnesota. Even worse, unemployment laws in Minnesota are getting worse. Applicants scratching their head as a result of a sanction or penalty assigned to their overpayment can consider appealing. For those unfamiliar,…
Can an ex spouse inherit property from their former spouse after a divorce? In Minnesota, absolutely yes. Although there are laws like the Ex Souse as a Beneficiary Rule, I believe it is critical to update every estate plan after…
When a person says they want to leave everything “to my estate” [their estate], they are often surprised to find out that this is a broken plan. I know folks do not read my posts to get the third degree.…
Applicants that speak and read a different language should always ask the unemployment office in Minnesota for a translator. Whether applicants are asking simple questions by phone, appealing benefits or filling out questionnaires, the same rule applies. Ask for a…
Yes, many military families are asked to appeal a service connected death. At first, receiving a letter from the VA like this can be detrimental. On the other hand, setting aside our emotion is critical and sometimes families need help. Does a Service…