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October 15, 2019 Dunlap Seeger

Inventorying is a Good Place to Start When Estate Planning

The idea of having to assess their entire lives can make many Minnesota residents put off creating an estate plan. It may seem like too much work at the moment or something better left for another time. However, if estate planning is put off for too long, individuals may not have time to create their plans. Getting started sooner rather than later is ideal when it comes to estate planning. If parties do not know how to get started, they can begin by More +

October 12, 2019 Dunlap Seeger

Can You Avoid Taxes With a Trust?

You should have a professional look at the tax implications of any terms you include in or changes you make to your estate plan in Minnesota. The documents that support your plan probably deal with a variety of laws, from the municipal level up to the federal level. This diversity makes attention to detail important, especially when you are trying to minimize the tax burden on your estate. While there are many techniques and tools by which you can do More +

October 09, 2019 Dunlap Seeger

Reasons Businesses May File for Bankruptcy

Business owners often want to ensure their organization is successful in creating value and bringing in profits. However, there may be some cases where a business does not achieve those goals for an extended period, which can push it into bankruptcy. While owners may hold some level of responsibility, there are several reasons why bankruptcy can occur. Causes of Chapter 11 These are a number of factors that may contribute: State of the market: If the overall economy or the business’s More +

October 01, 2019 Dunlap Seeger

Taking Inventory and Creating an Estate Plan

Estate plans are a crucial part of protecting the assets that one has worked so hard to acquire over the course of their lives, and those who have decided to create one should not ignore any aspect of the process. The amount of effort that one puts into reviewing all of their options and approaching the estate planning process could have a significant impact on their loved ones in the years ahead, and there are many facets of preparing properly. More +

September 30, 2019 Dunlap Seeger

Taking Some of the Stress Out of the Death of a Spouse

Preparing for the death of a spouse is not just something that people should be thinking about if their husband or wife is dying, but it is a consideration that everyone should take. Couples who openly discuss what each other should do if they end up as the surviving spouse may be able to instill confidence and hope in each other before anything happens to one of them. As such, these prepared couples in Minnesota may be able to reduce More +

September 29, 2019 Dunlap Seeger

What Debts Can You Discharge in Personal Bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy is an area of law shrouded in mystery. The people who go through bankruptcy proceedings are often loathe to discuss it with their peers, worrying that people might judge them for experiencing financial hardship. Unfortunately, that means that many people who would likely benefit from bankruptcy are hesitant to file because they don’t really understand what bankruptcy involves. One of the biggest concerns that many people have about bankruptcy is that it won’t address their major debts, as bankruptcy More +