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Completing my final semester of law school was interesting, challenging, and quite monumental—though not for the reasons I had initially expected. The pandemic took over so quickly that Mitchell Hamline had no time to prepare staff and students before closing its...
The Problem: A parent who died young left a life insurance policy for the benefit of their infant child. After turning 18, that child was excited to collect the money – held in conservatorship – so he could pay for college without taking out loans. Instead, the child...
The chances are that you have a pretty clear idea of what you have in terms of your assets and liabilities. And when the time comes to create a plan that protects your property and the legacy you leave for your loved ones, you likely will tailor that plan accordingly....
Even if you want to divorce your spouse, you may want to avoid the courtroom battles that can come with traditional divorce proceedings. As you consider alternatives, you may wonder whether you and your spouse are good candidates for a successful mediation. If you two...
Misconceptions about who needs an estate plan abound. Most people believe that estate planning is only for extremely wealthy business moguls or celebrities. But that could not be further from the truth. Estate planning is the process of making decisions about what...