One of the best ways to plan for your family’s future after you pass away is to draft an estate plan. This provides guidance and instructions, telling your family what you would’ve wanted. It can address things like medical care, end-of-life care, the division of...
As a renter, you have likely invested time, effort and emotion into making your rental property feel like home. What happens when your landlord decides to sell? Do you have to start from scratch and find a new place to live? Your lease offers protection, and the law...
Many older adults preparing for retirement qualify for Medicare coverage. Even those who may not have worked consistently can potentially qualify based on the employment records of their spouses. Medicare coverage is a crucial form of protection for older adults in...
Many people enjoy drinking alcohol, feel they need to drive, and also want to avoid DWI charges. For instance, someone may go out for drinks with friends after a long week at work. But if they drove their car to the bar or restaurant, they may not want to leave it...
A drunk driving charge has serious legal consequences that can impact people for a long time. In Minnesota, one of the penalties for getting convicted is the required installation of an ignition interlock device (IID). But who needs to install one? Understanding the...
When two parents get divorced, they often have to split up child custody. A court can assign sole custody to one parent, but it’s usually the court’s opinion that a child should be involved with both parents after divorce, so they often divide custody rights. In doing...
Tackling impaired driving is a top priority for law enforcement. Every year, thousands of people are injured and some are killed due to drunk driving accidents. This is why the police conduct traffic stops -- or at least it’s one reason the police should conduct...
Most people will tell you that they know they shouldn’t drink and drive. But they may not mean that as literally as it sounds. Many people will be completely fine with getting in the car after having a glass of wine with dinner or a beer while they watch a football...
People often worry about what happens during divorce because they don't know what to expect. Many people have heard horror stories about unfavorable divorce outcomes shared online or dramatized stories produced as entertainment. Confusion about divorce rules is...
Knowing you have a will in place can give you incredible peace of mind. Keeping it safe from a challenge or contest feels even better. A common reason for will contests is family concerns about the testator's mental soundness. This could be a particular risk if your...
