A criminal conviction can haunt you for years, even after you have paid your debt to society. Whether your offense resulted in jail time or a fine, you will likely still suffer negative consequences of a conviction long after you fulfill your sentence from court. The...
Minnesota residents may find that squabbles among family members can have just as large of an impact on estate planning as taxes do. This is according to a poll by TD Wealth of 109 estate planning professionals. Family issues may come into play in cases where a person...
Estate planning can be a complicated process. While the basics are important, like naming beneficiaries in your will, there are other things you need to consider as well. Many people create living wills that include power of attorney documents in the event of...
Many parents in Minnesota expect that they will eventually pass their estates on to their children as a matter of course. In general, families want wealth to be passed from parents to children, including businesses, investments and real estate. However, some people...
Minnesota residents can include a trust in their estate plan to ensure that their assets are handled according to their wishes after they die. However, it is important that they fund the trust. Trusts can be used to hold real estate. A deed or deed in trusts can be...
Americans living in Minnesota and across the nation recently received important new privacy protections. On June 22, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that, in most situations, law enforcement agencies are required to obtain a warrant before gaining access to someone's...
People with certain disabilities face a dilemma when they receive a large settlement or inheritance. Because of strict Medicaid rules, people who receive government benefits may only own a limited amount of assets in their own names. Fortunately, it may not be...
If the first time you see a tax lien is a surprise, then you're probably not sure what it means for your future. The good news is that tax liens are fairly easy to understand. A tax lien is essentially the state or federal government making a legal claim on your...
As someone accused of a drug crime in Minnesota, your first thought must be that you need to understand those charges. Minnesota has several levels of drug charges, and depending on the circumstances, you could face a misdemeanor or felony conviction. There are five...
Many people in Minnesota may have a simple will and assume that they've adequately handled all of their estate planning needs. However, a will often does not address all of the issues with which a person's beneficiaries may be confronted, so a full-scale estate plan...
Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers
Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers
Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers
