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If you are expecting an inheritance, an estate planning tool known as a trust may prove useful, depending on your circumstances. Among the numerous types of trusts aimed at fulfilling different estate planning purposes, an inheritor’s trust is specially designed to help protect an inheritance. Purpose of an Inheritor’s Trust...
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Minnesota CLE’s Small and Solo Firm Conference: Innovation Meets Community in Duluth The Minnesota CLE Small and Solo Firm Conference in Duluth on August 4‒5 proved that even in our increasingly digital profession, the most powerful connections happen when legal minds gather in person. This year’s two-day event showcased a...
The Minnesota Supreme Court recently issued an important decision that strengthens protections for journalists and reinforces the right to gather and report news in our state. In Energy Transfer LP v. Greenpeace International, 23 N.W.3d 554 (Minn. 2025), the Court confirmed that Minnesota’s Free Flow of Information Act (MFFIA) offers...
In rural Minnesota, a young couple’s dream of homeownership turned into a nightmare. Our clients, the Buyers, purchased a home only to discover it was contaminated with methamphetamine. They believe the Sellers knew—and failed to disclose this critical fact. Their experience serves as a warning: fraudulent non-disclosure in real estate...
Trust protectors are commonly used in the United States. Essentially, a trust protector is someone who serves as an appointed authority over a trust that will be in effect for a long period of time. Trust protectors ensure that trustees maintain the integrity of the trust, make solid distribution and...
Chances are that your business maintains a website to attract and retain customers. If you take marketing seriously, as you should, you likely use digital tools to better understand how potential customers interact with your website. If your business has engaged in these fundamental activities but has not yet developed...
Today’s main feature explores the role and structure of a well-written appellate brief based on Bryan Garner’s Redbook. I. Understanding the Role of the Appellate Brief An appellate brief is the primary written document submitted by counsel to an appellate court to advocate for a client’s position after a lower...
In what area of law do you practice and why did you choose this? Estate planning. I like working with people to avoid problems before they arise. What did you want to be when you grew up? Anything but a lawyer or a doctor. When did you decide you wanted...
If your commercial or residential property suffered damage from the large hailstorm that affected most of the twin cities metro and surrounding areas on August 11, 2023, you may be running out of time on your insurance claim. The August 11, 2023 storms caused a massive amount of damage around...
Minnesota Community Living features Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Kristine Spiegelberg Nelson as a contributor discussing the challenging process of dissolving professional relationships within homeowners associations. The article addresses the complex task of transitioning away from HOA vendors, attorneys, and management companies. Nelson offers strategic guidance on navigating these challenging conversations...
If you’re in the process of buying real estate—whether a home, an investment property, or a commercial space—you already know there’s a lot to keep track of. One critical document that deserves your full attention during the due diligence phase is the title commitment. The title commitment is often issued...