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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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For many business owners, their business is one of the most valuable and important things they own. When it is time to sit down and create an estate plan, it is critical that business owners plan for their business just as they would plan for their home or finances. Effective...
Featured Post: Cultivating Legal Arguments: How Writing a Brief Is Like Planting a Seed As attorneys, we often think of legal writing as a technical, precise process—and it is. But sometimes, it helps to step back and see our work through a different lens. Imagine, for a moment, that writing...
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network defines elder financial abuse (EFE) as “the illegal or improper use of an older adult’s funds, property or assets.” [1] According to AARP’s 2023 report, EFE causes Americans over 60 to lose an estimated $28.3 billion annually.[2] Perhaps most concerning is that 72% of this...
In what area of law do you practice and why did you choose this? Family Law – my mother is a family attorney and I learned to love the practice. What would you be doing if you weren’t a lawyer? I love math and would probably be an accountant. What...
Married couples love each other and want the best for each other. Establishing a comprehensive estate plan is one way to provide the best for each other. Not only does an estate plan protect you when you are unable to care for yourself during your lifetime, but it also protects...
If you’ve ever thought about starting a business with a partner or a small group, you might have heard about something called an “Operating Agreement.” It’s an important document that helps you run a Limited Liability Company — or LLC — smoothly and clearly. An LLC is a popular business...
In what area of law do you practice? Wills, Trusts, and Estate and Gift Tax Planning What did you want to be when you grew up? An NBA player. When did you decide you wanted to be a lawyer? Not until after taking the prerequisites for dental school. Tell us...
Writing a Successful Brief in Support of a Summary Judgment There are many ways to write a successful summary judgment brief, but there are some common best practices you can utilize to help you. Here is a look at our process: I. Introduction This is your first impression. Do not...
Why Minnesota Businesses Need to Reevaluate Their Liability Waivers After the Lund Decision If you own a gym, fitness studio, adventure park, or any business where physical risk is involved, you’ve probably asked: Will a liability waiver actually protect my business from a lawsuit? A new decision from the Minnesota...
In what area of law do you practice and why did you choose this? I practice cannabis and corporate law. I studied at Seattle University School of Law where I served as the Cannabis Law Society Treasurer and ended up getting involved in cannabis there. I continued to work in...