by jrlk | Jul 2, 2009 | About My Services, Estate Planning, Events, Legal Fees, Will Parties, Wills
My first ever newsletter came out yesterday. Because I feel the main article contains an important message, I am including it here on the blog. But don’t miss out on the next newsletter – subscribe today! How will you Live for Today, Plan for Tomorrow?...
by jrlk | Jun 22, 2009 | Children, Divorce
In the divorce world, we get so focused on the children under the age of 18. Children between the ages of 18 and 21 may get a moment’s notice, but children over the age of 21 are routinely ignored. Unfortunately, children are always affected by their...
by jrlk | Jun 16, 2009 | All About Lawyers, Child Support, Courts, Divorce, Financial, Legal Fees
In case you haven’t heard, the court system (like everything else) is broke. Starting July 1, 2009, Minnesota court filing fees will be increases. The new family court filing fees for most of the state (Hennepin County tends to run higher by $2) will be: $400...
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...
by jrlk | May 28, 2009 | Divorce, Estate Planning
While your divorce is pending, it may be important to consider the impact your divorce may have on your estate planning documents. If you wouldn’t want your soon-to-be-ex making medical decisions for you, now is the time to update your Health Care Directive. ...