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Getting Your Affairs in Order
Estate planning is about caring for the people and causes that matter to you. A thoughtful plan can reduce stress for your family, protect your assets, and make sure trusted people can step in if you become ill or after you pass away. Even if you are not planning on...
Grandparent Visitation Rights
Minnesota does recognize the rights of grandparents to visit with their grandchildren. When there are situations in which a grandparent's own child is dead or absent or has their own parenting time restricted, or even if the grandparent and their child are simply...
Reasons Mediation May Not Be the Answer
Mediation is a great alternative to completing a divorce proceeding without having to attend court, however it is not right for all people and their situations. Below is a list of reasons why mediation may not be right for you: One or both parties have unrealistic...
Refusal to Close in a Real Estate Transaction
A real estate transaction has multiple steps when your lawyer may be providing services for you. The first instance is when negotiating the terms of the purchase agreement. Once a purchase agreement is executed, your attorney may assist you during the due diligence...
Recognition of Parentage
If the parents of a child were never married, the mother has sole legal and physical custody until a court order says otherwise. It is presumed that the mother is the parent of a child, but unless the father and mother are married, there is no presumption for the...
What is a Power of Attorney?
A power of attorney is a legal document that authorizes another person to act on your behalf. The actions the appointed person can make vary from real property transactions to banking transactions to business operation transactions. A power of attorney is established...
Could your divorce cost you more than you ever expected?
Not only is divorce often times a sour event, but it can also be expensive, outrageously so if you aren't careful. Sometimes in a divorce case, a party doesn't want to partake in the process, or outright refuses to participate in the legal process. As much as a person...
Have a contract you need an attorney to review?
Entering into a contract is a part of life, as you enter into a contract whenever you provide/receive goods or services in exchange for compensation, regardless of whether the agreement is in writing or not. Having a contract in writing can certainly help clear up...
Do you have your affairs in order?
Do you have a will? Do you know that having a will doesn't guarantee your estate won't have to go through probate? Having a will is definitely an important step in estate planning, and if your assets must go through probate, it can help speed up the probate process....
Adultery and Divorce in Minnesota
Minnesota is a "no-fault" divorce state, which means if you or your spouse believe that your marriage is irretrievably broken (meaning, so badly damaged that it can't be saved), and the judge agrees, then the court will issue a divorce order. There's no need to get...
Do You Have A Prenuptial Agreement?
Are you getting married and wanting to know about a prenuptial agreement? Or are you already married and would like information about a postnuptial agreement? Either agreement is a good way to help keep any break in the marriage as clean as possible in regards to...
MN Adverse Possession Laws
If you own property in Blaine, Anoka County or elsewhere in the Twin Cities, you may wonder what happens when someone uses or occupies part of your land without permission. Under Minnesota law, the doctrine of adverse possession can allow a person who openly and...
Parenting Time Blunders
This week the MN Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision in 1) denying appellant's request for an evidentiary hearing, 2) modifying legal custody without an evidentiary hearing or adequate findings, and 3) restricting her parenting time without adequate...
All in the Family
This week the Minnesota Court of Appeals decided a case where a son sued his father because he fell out of a deer stand on his father’s property. The son was deer hunting on the father’s land in Pine County, Minnesota. A landowner’s duty of care and duty to warn...
Are your best interests protected?
Financial planning and after life planning is an important part of life. Whether you are looking at divorce, marriage, estate planning, etc., contact Ken Wasche to help you with your legal needs to make sure you are properly protected. "From 2007 to 2016, the...
Who is in the right?
On 4/5/17 the Minnesota Supreme Court overturned a Minnesota Court of Appeals case in favor of a pregnant job applicant. In LaPoint v. Family Orthodontics, P.A., a pregnant women did not disclose her pregnancy during an initial job interview. The woman was offered...
Top Mistakes with Real Estate in Divorce
The entire divorce process is difficult, but the real estate aspect can raise some serious questions or issues. 1. Not listing the real estate in the Summons and Petition. This might prevent you from getting a divorce, might prevent you from selling the property until...
Do you need a will?
First things first, a will is a legal document allowing you to transfer property at your death. It's a way to ensure your money, property, and personal belongings are distributed as you wish after your death. Although the law does not require anyone to have a will,...
Real Estate Ends on a Good Note for 2016
2016 was a year for the record books in the real estate industry. Closed sales hit a high for the past 11 years, and median sales reached an all-time high. There's a good competitive real estate market with days on the market falling to a 10 year low, which is great...
“You Can Pay for Your Kids to Go to College, or Your Lawyer’s Kids, But Not Both”
Wright County District Court Judge Stephen M. Halsey shares his experience with the phrase "you can pay for your kids to go to college, or your lawyer's kids, but not both." Halsey commonly heard the phrase used by a now-retired Minnesota judge, and is now one that he...
What happens to Keepsakes During a Divorce
Divorce is a stressful event for everyone to have to go through. Unfortunately, an added stressor to divorce is how to handle splitting up items of special meaning such as specific memorabilia or family keepsakes. When addressing this issue, be sure to organize a list...
Spooky Changes for Probate?
When in probate, have you ever thought of having a medium help in settling disputes and getting a very different perspective? Gerry Beyer summarized an article recently published by C. Lily Schurra regarding psychic mediums role in probate law. "The goal of this...
Minnesota Cohabitation Law: What You Should Know When Living With a Partner After Divorce
If you’re in Blaine, Anoka County or the Twin Cities and wondering how moving in with a new partner could affect your spousal maintenance, you’re not alone. Many people reach out with questions as they enter a new relationship or consider combining households....
Thinking About Divorce?
You've explored all your options... There are many emotions that can surround a divorce, yet for the most part, the process of a divorce itself is relatively simple and straight forward. Here are some steps to take if you are looking at divorce Keep good records - It...
Buying or Selling a House?
The Fair Housing Act Can a homeowner legally refuse to sell a home to a potential buyer? The Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, covers housing discrimination. This law prohibits housing discrimination by real estate firms and homeowners....
10 Things Estate Planning Can Do For You
What are the advantages to estate planning? By taking the time and effort necessary to plan your estate, you will be able to: Provide for your immediate family Couples want to provide enough money for the surviving spouse. Couples with children want to assure their...
Money & Estate Planning
Fidelity’s Intra-Family Generational Finance Study found that many families are struggling with the difficult conversations about finances. I could have told them the very same thing and saved them a bundle of money! Money & Estate Planning are awkward subjects to...
Tips for choosing the right attorney
1) Fee structure. There are many different possible fee structures. a. Pro Bono - this is where a lawyer is providing representation for free (“for the public good”). Organizations like Maryland Legal Aid, the Office of the Public Defender, and the Maryland Volunteer...