When government programs the size of the ACA go into effect, confusion abounds and scammers delight in our confusion. I just read a great article in the October 2013 Hennepin Lawyer that outlined what basics to know and what to…
Elder Law: “Getting Power of Attorney and Health Care Directive Now Saves Money, Time, and Dignity Later” The law tries to protect vulnerable people (minors, disabled, elderly). If you are trying to care for or assist someone in this category,…
“Same-Sex Divorces May Cost More” I just attended a seminar on same-sex marriage issues and one of the panelists brought up some statistics from New York suggesting that same-sex divorces were more expensive. When the panel attempted to provide a…
“For Same-Sex Couples, Prenuptial Agreements May Be Especially Important” Not all civil contracts are created equal! I know Prenuptial Agreements are not the sexiest of topics, but for LGBT Minnesotans, they just got more important. A Prenuptial agreement for same-sex…
Estate Planning: “When It Comes to Selecting Agents and Representatives, More Isn’t Always Better.” When there is more than one obvious choice for Personal Representative (of your Will), Agent (for your Health Care Directive), or Attorney-in-Fact (for Power of Attorney),…
Estate Planning: “It’s Never Too Early, But It May Be Too Late To Write A Will” “Any person 18 or more years of age who is of sound mind may make a will.” (Minn. Stat. 524.2-501). Most people don’t think…
Elder Law: For this 3-part series on Transitions, the final reference to the pilot training philosophy, C-A-N, after Communicate and Aviate, is Navigate. In pilot-speak, this implies “work your map and make a plan to get there.” I imagine the…
Elder Law: “Making Your Transitions Easier (3-Part Series) Part II: Legal Documentation and End-of-Life Planning” Elder Law Issues: Continuing with application of pilot training, the next part of the acronym, C-A-N, after Communicate is Aviate – in pilot speak, this…
Part I: Communication Early and Often with Your Elders Issues in Elder Law: I was talking with a friend of mine who is a small-engine pilot. She often talks about pilot training and how that training can be an applicable…
“Same-Sex Marriage – Where you live may matter” I recently attended a panel discussion sponsored by NAELA (National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys), which was followed up in an article this month by Jan G. Zager, Esq., “The DOMA Decision…