Employers across the state have all sorts of approaches to sick time, vacation time, and personal leave. Some leaves are paid, some are not. Some leaves are based in state law, others federal law and, in some cases, even city ordinance. So, what exactly is a Minnesota...
Month: July 2019
How to Incorporate in Minnesota
Whether a business owner opts to incorporate their company right away or after years of operation, creating a separate legal entity for the business offers many benefits. For those looking to incorporate in the North Star State, there are several essential steps:...
Put Your Phone Down When You Get Behind the Wheel
While it is already law, starting August 1, 2019, police may conduct a traffic stop for anyone using their cell phones while driving, if the phone is not in a hands-free mode. This means you cannot text, call, search the internet, scroll through your contacts list, or...
Why Young Parents Need an Estate Plan (and What Should Be In It)
We've all been told to expect the unexpected. And as hard as it is to contemplate what might happen to our loved ones when we're no longer here, it is necessary to do so - especially for new parents. Having children is a "triggering event" when it comes to estate...
Avoid These Common Estate Planning Mistakes
When it comes to estate planning, the biggest mistake anyone can make is to not create a plan at all. However, there are a few areas where people are often tripped up. Whether someone is creating the first version of their plan or they have had a plan in place for...
What parents need to know about parenting time interference
When a divorce involves children, it is easy for emotions to run high. Many courts try to ensure both parents can have time with their children, as long as it is in the child's/ren's best interests. However, when a custody arrangement doesn't work out the way one...