Minnesota has an aging population with approximately 10,000 retiring every day. The number of persons age 65+ is expected to surpass that of the 5-17 year old population by the year 2020. With these statistics in mind more Minnesota residents are turning to Estate Planning to protect their assets and intended beneficiaries.
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Kallemeyn & Kallemeyn has received notice of dramatic changes in store for Minnesota Child Custody Law. The law has remained relatively unchanged since the 1960s. This is about to change due to the lengthy and exhaustive efforts by a group of opposing stakeholders who have been working on a compromise since 2012.
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The decision on whether or not to continue in a marriage is one that only you can make. Divorce is not easy. You must consider several relevant questions before making this difficult decision. The more information you have, the easier it will be to navigate the Minnesota Court System. Most Family Court Judges are sympathetic and want to help both parties through the process but are limited on what they can do.
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The justice system hinges on the idea that everyone, no matter their race, gender or socioeconomic class is entitled to receive fair legal representation in the event they are accused of a crime. Right now, the Minnesota justice system is in a crisis of sorts, with a dramatically low number of public defenders compared to the number of backlogged cases that need legal representation.
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Dealing with a legal name change as an adult is a common request through the legal system. The process is defined and straightforward as far as how to apply for a name change. Whether you are male, female, or transgender, you will not experience much difficulty as long as you follow the legal guidelines. Separately, a transgender individual may not only ask for a name change, but may also request a gender change as well.
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Divorces this day in age are at an all time high. Studies have found that nearly half of first marriages end in a divorce. This far exceeds the amount of divorces that occurred back when legal rights surrounding a divorce were originally developed. In the beginning, a divorce was dealt with extreme anger from both parties and separate parenting beliefs. Typically, one parent was granted full custody and the other parent became just an acquaintance to the children. Times have changed…
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Going through a divorce can be one of the most trying and difficult times of your life. With finances, child custody, and division of property on the line, you can imagine that conflict can arise. If you are currently going through a divorce and you live in Coon Rapids, MN, Kallemeyn & Kallemeyn, PLLC is here to help! Through our mediation services, we are able to provide you with a non-biased, confidential, and cost effective opinion that can help you get through some of the tough decisions in a divorce. Keeping both sides wants and needs in the forefront is a primary focus. Whether you have an attorney already or not, we can provide mediation services for you.
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Before they get married, some couples agree to a prenuptial agreement regarding specific issues like finances and property. Many people feel that this is a fair way to start a marriage. This way, if something goes wrong with the marriage and a divorce occurs, both parties involved are already at an agreement on how property and finances should be divided. This in turn tends to lower the amount of conflict during a divorce because some of the issues were resolved before the marriage even began. If you have a prenup, and you live in Minnesota, have you checked to see if it is valid? If you are not sure, your best bet is to reach out to Kallemeyn & Kallemeyn, PLLC, experienced family law attorneys that take pride in ensuring that your prenup meets the legal requirements. Read More →
A Living Trust is a vehicle that can be very useful in certain estate planning situations. The trust is created and functions while the individual is living. A Testamentary Trust is created after your death. An experienced Minnesota Estate Planning Lawyer can help you to determine if a Revocable Living Trust is right for your individual situation. For many Minnesotans, a living trust can help to avoid probate or reduce estate taxes. Kallemeyn & Kallemeyn have expertise in the benefits and possible drawbacks with establishing a Revocable Trust. Read More →
Minnesota courts may determine your rights to inherit assets from a deceased loved one through Inheritance Law. When a valid will is in place it should specify distribution of assets included in the estate. The Surviving Spouse has certain rights to the entire estate or partial estate. In the case of a Contested Will or when No Will is submitted, it is essential that you have legal representation from a qualified Minnesota Inheritance Rights Attorney.Read Full Post
