Unless you are in the real estate business, you likely do not complete real estate transactions on a regular basis. In fact, many years might pass between two times when you would buy or sell a piece of property. So, when it comes time to complete even a routine real estate sale, the paperwork is unfamiliar and the process is foreign. Read Full Post
The US Government estimates that the cost of raising a child (from birth to 18 years of age) is nearly $250,000, including education costs, childcare, food, health care, and housing costs. It is safe to assume that few couples are thinking about this staggering number when they decide to start a family. And, if you find yourself in the midst of a divorce after starting a family, the financial outlook can become even more difficult. Read Full Post
Divorce is difficult no matter when it happens and no matter how ready you think you are. From the moment that you and your soon to be ex-partner decide to end the marriage, there is a significant shift in the dynamic of your family. While the end result may be the same, there is a lot of variation in how the process of the divorce can be handled. Read Full Post
If you going through a divorce, you no doubt grasp how difficult and complex it can be to separate your life from that of your ex-spouse. There are many emotional issues to wrestle with and a long list of legal issues as well. Fortunately, if you find strong legal support, you can be guided through this process in a healthy and productive way. Read Full Post
Inheritance laws generally vary from state to state. Sometimes, it is possible for close family members including a surviving spouse and even children and grandchildren can claim and receive an inheritance, even if the will states another preference. In the state of Minnesota, in the vast majority of inheritance cases, a surviving spouse inherits the whole estate. Read Full Post
