by jrlk | Feb 11, 2008 | All About Lawyers, Divorce, FAQs
No, no, no, no. Lawyers have ethical rules they must follow, including several rules on avoiding conflicts of interest. Even in the most uncontested divorce, there may be inherent conflicts. For example, how much spousal maintenance is paid or how to treat the...
by jrlk | Jan 6, 2008 | All About Lawyers, FAQs
If you don’t have a lawyer, you are pro se (“for oneself”). Being pro se means you are your own lawyer. You are expected to follow all court rules and procedures. You must be informed and prepared. Being uninformed and unprepared may cause you irreparable harm....
by jrlk | Dec 17, 2007 | Estate Planning, News, Wills
Did you know that if you are a police officer, firefighter, or other first responder, you may be able to get free estate planning services? Inspired by the events of September 11, 2001, the Wills for Heroes Foundation was established to provide first responders and...
by jrlk | Nov 16, 2007 | Estate Administration & Probate, Estate Planning, FAQs, Resources
If you haven’t already, check out the various brochures published by the Minnesota Attorney General, available on their website in PDF format. Many of these brochures address some sort of scam (i.e. employment scams). There are brochures on credit and debt...
