In general, everyone who enters into a formal business or employment agreement will be required to sign a contract. These contracts are important because they are both legally binding and specify what each party have and have not agreed to. However, even clear...
Month: February 2017
Avoiding Costly Family Inheritance Disputes
Many people believe that their will is enough to prevent a family inheritance dispute; however, a will can change over time, the assets can change over time, and the beneficiaries can also change over time. When this happens, family inheritance disputes can...
When to appeal or modify a child custody order
No matter how a court rules in a child custody decision, it is likely that at least one parent will disagree with the terms of the ruling. If you are in this situation, should you try to appeal the ruling? Are you even allowed to appeal? In Minnesota, as in most...
What are the Drug Testing Laws Regarding Employees in Minnesota?
It can be seen as routine to be compelled to take a drug test prior to starting the first day at a new job; however, everyone who is taking a drug test should know their rights. There are legal limits to the drug test that an employer can administer and these laws...
How to Protect Life Insurance Benefits from the Estate Tax
The estate tax is a tax that is applied to people’s estates after death. In some cases, this burden could wind up compromising over 50 percent of the value of the estate. While common taxable assets that people think of include houses, cars, and investment...
Partition of Real Estate
Prince died last year. He left no will. The matter is now in probate. His heirs have become owners of his assets. A judge will be asked to determine how to divide those assets. One of the items in the estate is real estate. The judge could determine one of the heirs...