Minnesota residents like you create estate plans to manage your assets after your passing. Estate plans do not last indefinitely, though. Over time, you may come across different scenarios that could lead to you updating your plan. Today we will look at some of these...
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Is a gift personal property or marital property?
The holidays weren't that long ago. If you were fortunate enough, you may have got a new car from your spouse. As luxury car sales rise each December, they can be a popular gift item for some spouses. However, if you are one of the many couples working through a...
Legal battle ensues over late frontman’s unreleased work
Most view the task of estate administration as being a singular event. One's estate is submitted to the probate court, evaluated and then dispersed accordingly. The role of the executor in this process is to ensure that claims against the estate are settled,...
Are you the victim of sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment in the Minnesota workplace is not always cut and dry. When most people think of sexual harassment, they think of forward advances, such as groping, inappropriate and unwanted touching and even attempted or actual rape. However, according to Money...
Understanding a hostile work environment
If you are like most Minnesota employees, your workplace does not always live up to your employer’s “one big happy family” assertions. Unfortunately, you probably have to deal with one or more coworkers on a daily basis who say and do things that make you feel...
Moving for a new job after your divorce
For many people, the end of their marriage signals a significant change in their lives. This change can affect them in a myriad of ways, whether their daily schedule is different, or they pick up new hobbies after their divorce. For some, additional changes may follow...
Minn. attorney general one of 21 to file brief with Supreme Court
Gender identity and sexual orientation are protected statuses under Minnesota state law. This means that it is illegal for employers to discriminate against workers who are gay or transgender. However, the laws of many states afford no such protection to LGBTQ+...
Legal standard for sexually offensive behavior under debate
In Minnesota, the legal standard for sexually offensive behavior has long been that it must be "severe and pervasive" to be subject to litigation. This high standard, according to an advocate of a bill in the Minnesota House, makes it difficult for workers to receive...
How can I choose a healthcare proxy?
There may come a time when you’re unable to make decisions about your medical care. A power of attorney will step in in this case and make those decisions for you, based on your own personal wishes. A power of attorney has a lot of responsibilities, which should not...
Is my spouse having an online affair?
Infidelity in a marriage is hard to take. While most couples agree that zero tolerance for cheating is reasonable, online affairs and flirtations are a bit more complicated. While some people consider this to be as serious as a physical act of cheating, others think...