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Long-term support ensures you’re not falling short after divorce
Facing a divorce can be an overwhelming task, but just as daunting may be how you’ll manage afterward. You’re worried about how you’re going to pay the bills, but you might qualify for a little help once you’re on your own. If you and your spouse are going your...
Community service sentences promote inequity, study says
Many people in Minnesota see community service sentences as a humane alternative to hefty fines or jail time, especially for people living in poverty and convicted of relatively minor matters. However, one study contests the idea that these sentences improve people's...
How trusts can help nontraditional families in estate planning
Fewer than half of all families follow the traditional structure of a father, and mother and their children, but estate planning documents often do not reflect this shift. Families in Minnesota may need to make changes to traditional estate planning documents to suit...
Minnesota Supreme Court changes vehicle forfeiture rules
Here in Minnesota, police can seize a vehicle on the spot under certain circumstances. For instance, if police stop you for your third DUI offense within the last 10 years, they can take possession of your vehicle before even leaving the scene. Police can keep your...
Why felons may be treated unfairly
A Minnesota resident who is convicted of a felony could lose the right to vote. It may also be possible to lose the right to own a gun after being convicted of a felony. Some say that the best way to avoid this fate is to not commit a crime. However, there are many...
What age should I begin the estate planning process?
The estate planning process involves preparing how your assets are to be distributed or passed on after your death. It is a difficult topic to think about, but there are many important decisions to make. Estate planning can involve drafting a will, creating trust...
Acting as an executor for family
When choosing who should be the executor of one's estate, many people trust family with this task. However, handling an estate once a loved one has passed away can be more complex than grantors and executors realize. Minnesota residents might like some more...
Estate planning errors
Many people living in Minnesota understand the importance of an estate plan. Unfortunately, simply writing a will is often not enough to protect a person's interests or the well-being of his or her family. One of the most common errors in estate planning is failing to...
Financial security throughout the divorce process
Financial security may be a concern for anyone in Minnesota who is going through a divorce. For people who are nearing or past retirement age or who have been a stay-at-home parent, this can be particularly true. While a catastrophic illness or accident can happen to...
Why spendthrift trusts can be powerful estate planning tools
The use of a spendthrift trust could help ensure that families in Minnesota and elsewhere don't lose assets because of creditor claims. They can also prevent a beneficiary from squandering money or assets given to him or her by a parent or grandparent. A trustee is...
