When we were young, our parents sat us down and talked about important subjects including family, school, friendships-and sometimes sex. Now the roles are reversed and we need to talk to our parents about their major issues of life and death. A most important book is...
I wrote the book on Minnesota probate.
Year: 2017
How to Keep the Lake Cabin in the Family
With the coming of spring, the family's thoughts often drift to the family cabin "Up North". Remember those sunny days relaxing at the lakeshore at your family cabin? The kids are playing in the sand or splashing in the lake. As the sun sets, you bring out the...
What is a “Wrongful Death” Claim?
When a Loved One has died because of a negligent or intentional act of someone else, the survivors of the Loved one may have a claim for a money recovery against the person or persons who caused the death. We say "persons" because more than one individual may have...
LUND’S / BYERLY’S FOOD FIGHT – AND ITS LESSONS
The Lund family war that is now playing out in the courts is a sad and costly affair. It could end a Minnesota grocery tradition of nearly 80 years. Russell Lund converted a Hove's Grocery to the first Lund's store on Lake Street in Minneapolis in 1939. Russell and...
Debbie Reynolds Needed Pre-Marriage Agreements
Debbie Reynolds passed away not long ago at age 84. Confession time. I must admit that as a youngster I always had a crush on Debbie Reynolds. Her movie "Tammy and the Bachelor" in 1957 portrayed her as the beautiful and unspoiled symbol of American womanhood....
Pet Trust Can Provide Protection for Fido or Tabby
When a family member dies or becomes disabled, their dog or cat is often turned over to a pet shelter where a third of them are later euthanized according to the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. That totals over a quarter of a million pets each...