Estranged Minnesota couples expect that a divorce will lead to a number of significant financial, emotional and practical changes. However, there are additional issues that are often not addressed yet can have long-reaching effects and that should be handled in order...
When a crime is committed in Minnesota, law enforcement officials often seek out eyewitnesses. Historically, both the police detectives and prosecutors have been inclined to base their cases on eyewitness testimony. In recent years, however, many criminal justice and...
A revocable trust offers many advantages. One of the most attractive features of a living trust is that having one could help a person's family avoid probate. As long as assets are transferred to the trust, they may pass directly to beneficiaries without having to go...
Making arrangements for the distribution of an estate represents an important task for people in Minnesota regardless of their wealth level. Without an estate plan in place before someone's death, the state will step in to manage an estate. An estate plan can even...
For many parents, the main concern when outlining wishes for an estate plan involve minimizing fighting among heirs and ensuring a positive legacy. Some people, however, have to take more careful steps when planning an estate. Parents of children with special needs,...
It is common for Minnesota residents to struggle with how they should divide their estates. Families might worry because their children may have different needs. If everything is just divided equally among the kids, one child may be left worse off than another. If a...
Some people in Minnesota might dislike talking about money or death. This natural emotional resistance, however, could leave a person and family unprepared if an unexpected event leaves someone incapacitated or dead. A lack of financial planning could also make an...
Filing income taxes is painful for some people. This could be because they have a complex filing or because they have to pay in. Some people also dread having to do this because they are worried about getting audited. While this is a real concern, most people don't...
Minnesota residents can use a trust to help ensure that their financial legacy will be protected. A trust is also useful for managing inheritance taxes. However, when individuals create a trust, they should make sure that they select the right person to serve as...
As a parent, the only thing you really want after you pass away is for your children and their families to have the best lives possible. You love your family. You want your grown children to get along and stay close. You enjoy thinking about them all getting together...
Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers
Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers
Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers
