by jrlk | Nov 16, 2010 | Estate Planning, FAQs, Health Care & Health Care Directives
Health care directives, or living wills, made major headlines during the Terri Schiavo case and many people talked about the need for such documents. But as the topic has faded from the headlines, it has also faded from our minds. A health care directive allows you to...
by jrlk | Sep 16, 2010 | All About Lawyers, FAQs
Once you have decided you need a lawyer, the next question is how do you find a lawyer? There are many different ways to find a lawyer, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Here are some of the most common ways to find a lawyer: Referrals from Friends and...
by jrlk | Feb 3, 2010 | About My Services, Estate Planning, FAQs, Wills
While not everyone needs a will, most people could benefit from a will. You could use a will if: You would not want your property divided according to your state’s intestacy laws You would want to leave something to a person not recognized by your state’s...
by jrlk | Oct 8, 2009 | All About Lawyers, Courts, Divorce, FAQs, Legal Fees
A frequent question I hear is “Will my spouse have to pay my attorney’s fees?” My answer to this is “Don’t count on it.” In Minnesota, attorney’s fees can be awarded one of two ways: need-based or conduct-based. Need-based awarded mean that one party...
by jrlk | Sep 21, 2009 | About My Services, Courts, Divorce, FAQs
A divorce officially starts with the service of the Summons and Petition. The Summons is a very short document (2-3 pages) which notifies the other party (the Respondent) that a divorce lawsuit has been started. The Summons identifies any real estate owned by the...
by jrlk | Jun 15, 2009 | Estate Administration & Probate, Estate Planning, FAQs, Personal Representatives & Executors, Wills
One of the most important things in preparing your estate plan is naming the appropriate person to act as your Personal Representative (or Executor). Some people feel there is a “right” person to name, by virtue of relationship, birth order, or proximity...