There are numerous steps to opening a new business: from creating a business plan, to finding investors, to making your first sale. But opening the doors to your new office space is one particularly exciting and momentous step in the process. Before you get ahead of...
Month: January 2019
Estate Planning Attorney Helps Clients Reduce, or Erase, Tax Fees and Penalties
The Problem: Several of our clients approached the firm after being notified that they owed significant amounts of interest and penalties to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) resulting from late tax filings and/or insufficient payments. Our Solution: After reviewing...
Recently Divorced? Update your Estate Plan Immediately to Avoid Unintended Consequences
Divorce is a major life event. If your marriage has recently terminated, you're probably more than ready to put the arduous legal process behind you. However, one step that many people overlook during and after divorce is updating their estate plan. Some people forget...
Whom Should I Name as My Child’s Guardian?
Every day, parents make decisions on how best to care for and protect their children. These decisions are often minor or routine. However, parents also make difficult decisions to protect their kids--decisions that can have a significant impact on a child's life....
How Big of a Problem is Age Discrimination?
Under both federal and Minnesota state law, employers cannot discriminate against an individual in terms of employment because of that person's age. A person falls into the age-protected class as soon as they reach the ripe old age of 40. A recent opinion article in...
Common Reasons for Divorce (and How they Affect the Process)
People end their marriages for myriad reasons--and often not just for one reason. That said, there are some more common reasons why people divorce. We explore some of these reasons below and offer tips on navigating the legal process when these common reasons play a...
Choosing the Right Legal Structure for Your New Business
Is 2019 the year you will start your own business? If so, one of the first things you need to consider is the type of business structure that best serves your purposes. The legal structure you choose will affect, among other things, your personal liability, your...