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February 2012
| When is probate required? | | Probate is the legal process of identifying the assets of someone who is recently deceased and distributing the remaining property. Assets are distributed according to the deceased person’s wishes, as laid out in a Will, or in the absence of a Will, according to Minnesota law. Minnesota law gives property to the closest relatives to the deceased, typically a spouse and children. If the deceased has no spouse or children, then the property passes on to any living grandchildren, parents, brothers and sisters and on down the line to more distant relatives. If there are n...Read More >> |
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| | | Boating under the influence | | Many Minnesotans enjoy boating in Minnesota’s ten thousand lakes. During boating season, thousands of Minnesota residents and visitors will visit the lakes and go boating. Boating at the lakeshore is one of the many benefits of living in Minnesota. However, boating comes with the same responsibilities required for driving. These responsibilities include not driving a boat while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Boating under the influence is referred to as BUI or BWI, boating while intoxicated.
The first thing Minnesota boat operators should be aware of...Read More >> |
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| Protecting the elderly | | Minnesota law seeks to protect the elderly against abuse. Minnesota has several laws, both civil and criminal, with the goal of protecting the elderly from abuse. Minnesota also mandates that certain people must report abuse when they witness it to the proper authorities, such as the police. For example, social workers and clergy members are mandated reporters of abuse in Minnesota.
One law that protects the elderly in Minnesota is the Minnesota Vulnerable Adults Act. The Minnesota Vulnerable Adults Act identifies three kinds of mistreatment of the elderly. The f...Read More >> |
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| | | Preparing for mediation | |
Many times cases will be sent to mediation in order to see if the parties can work out a settlement between themselves. Also, family law matters in Minnesota are frequently handled through mediation. Because mediation requires the use of a third party to oversee the negotiations, both parties need to prepare themselves before going to the mediation and get to know the process thoroughly before the mediation begins.
First, the parties should consider what they actually want to gain from the mediation. Both parties should discuss their goals with their attorneys before...Read More >> |
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| Do I need a prenuptial agreement | | A prenuptial agreement is an agreement made between the two parties prior to marriage. A prenuptial agreement lays out how money and other property that belongs separately to the spouses-to-be will be divided should the couple divorce in the future. Many will complain that discussing a prenuptial agreement is not romantic. While it may not be a romantic discussion to talk about a prenuptial agreement, it is a smart discussion to have if one or both parties are entering into a marriage with significant pre-marital assets. This is of particular importance when the assets...Read More >> |
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| | | Damages available for personal injury victims | | If you have been injured in an accident you have the right to receive money for your injuries. Regardless of whether you are injured in an auto accident, boating accident or a slip and fall, a settlement or judgment in your favor will include monies to compensate certain injuries. These monies awarded are referred to as damages and always cover medical bills and costs directly related to the injury. However, these are not the only damages that are possible. Awards can include future estimated medical expense, time lost from work, damage to your property, such as your ve...Read More >> |
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| Your Parents Estate Planning Plan | | Estate planning is a difficult process for families to go through. How an estate may be distributed and which family members inherits the family treasures are not easy things to talk about. However, there are several things that are necessary for families to discuss with regards to planning for the future. There are five questions all children should ask their parents to ensure the parents have a solid estate plan for the future.
Do you have a Will and/or a Trust?
Children should ask about whether their parents have a Will or a Trust. If parents have neither, th...Read More >> |
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