Minnesota And Western Wisconsin Law Blog
Information accurate at the time first published. Laws subject to change.
Information accurate at the time first published. Laws subject to change.
For many new parents, estate planning can be one of those things they know they should do but is easy to keep postponing. Between doctor appointments, sleepless nights, and adjusting to new routines, it can be difficult if not emotionally painful to think about...
Wisconsin's equal division presumption is straightforward: most assets, including a family business, are split 50/50 at divorce. Marital property agreements exist specifically to change that default, and for business owners, using one can be the difference between...
Workplace communication changed significantly when Minnesota passed the captive audience ban in 2023. But even years later, many businesses are still adjusting to how this law limits mandatory staff meetings. Under Minnesota Statutes Section 181.539, employers...
Many families discover too late that their parent's estate comes with an unexpected bill. After years of Medical Assistance (MA) program-funded nursing home care, the Minnesota Department of Human Services often files a claim during probate to recover what it spent....
Your family cabin up north represents more than property, it holds generations of memories. Without proper planning, that beloved retreat near the Alexandria Chain of Lakes, Bemidji, Ely or Sturgeon Lake can spark bitter family disputes after you're gone. A cabin...