by jrlk | May 18, 2010 | Child Custody, Children
When a parent or legal guardian moves out of the school district where their child attends school, but wishes to keep the child in the same school, the parent may work out an informal arrangement for the child to live with a relative or family friend in the school...
by jrlk | Apr 3, 2010 | Estate Planning, Representing Yourself
While retiling the bathroom floor or installing new switch-plates throughout your house may be great DIY weekend projects, writing your own will should not make your to-do list. In the instance that the tile job is botched, you can hire a professional. If you botch...
by jrlk | Mar 8, 2010 | Divorce, Financial
Today’s post is a guest post by Elizabeth Rosar Chermack. Liz is a Minnesota bankruptcy attorney providing compassionate and practical advice to her clients. Liz is the author of the Minnesota Bankruptcy and Housing Blog. Bankruptcy and divorce often go hand-in-hand....
by jrlk | Feb 5, 2010 | Estate Planning, Trusts
While many people consider a “simple will” an important part of taking care of their family after their death, they forget to consider including a versatile option: Trusts. Trusts come into being through a person’s will or a separate legal document establishing that...
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...