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This article is the second in a series about changes in the MCIOA. In this series of articles, we are analyzing the different provisions of SF 1750, which made numerous changes to the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act (“MCIOA”). With the exception of a few changes in definitions, which were...
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A social early neutral evaluation is a process whereby the parties engage in a brief presentation of their case as to custody and parenting time with one or more neutrals and their attorneys present, to attempt to achieve settlement early on. The goal is to prevent prolonged litigation that often...
Homeowners’ associations are established for the benefit of all of the owners and residents within the community. A board of directors that is charged with managing the affairs of the association has a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the association as a whole. Part of that...
Beginning your retirement is a great milestone that is worth celebrating. You have put in many years of hard work, and you are now able to focus your energy on the next phase of your life. However, before you begin this next chapter, you need to make sure that you...
In Minnesota, the Initial Case Management Conference (“ICMC”) is the first time that a judicial officer meets with the parties, and it is an important opportunity to lay the foundation for the rest of your divorce case. The ICMC process was created to encourage settlement of the parties through early...
A health care directive is a core document for an estate plan. My recommendation is if a person is over age 18 and has capacity, they should consider making a health care directive to appoint someone to make health decisions for them, and to give instructions on how they want...
Being served with initial divorce paperwork can cause a lot of fear and be overwhelming for the recipient for several reasons. Understanding this paperwork and the legal ramifications of being served can help individuals feel more empowered in this difficult time. What is a Summons and Petition for Divorce? The...
What did you want to be when you grew up? A popstar, until I realized my singing was best saved for the shower. Prior to abandoning my musical ambitions all together, I tried out the saxophone. My abilities on a saxophone translated more to elephant noises than Charlie Parker. What...
Owning your own business or investment portfolio can be incredibly rewarding. However, to preserve the fruits of your labor and dedication, you must do everything you can to protect it. Whether you seek to protect yourself, your investments, and your family from taxes, creditors, or probate, a family limited partnership...
In what area of law do you practice and why did you choose this? I practice primarily in the areas of construction law, business disputes, and property disputes. What did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a game warden when I was young. When...
Protecting assets from liabilities and risks is a common concern for most of my clients. Lately, I have been having a number of conversations with people regarding how to protect assets. The risks causing concern often include lawsuits, divorce, bankruptcy and casualty losses. For each of these risks, there are...