With any legal case, there are several factors to consider in deciding whether to appeal, as discussed in my previous blog, “To Appeal or Not to Appeal. That is the Question.” But in addition to those factors, there are certain features of trust and estate matters in...
What to Expect in the Probate Process
Many people have never heard of a probate until a parent, or another loved one, passes away. After the death, you may experience difficulty accessing their accounts or transferring an asset such as their home. Probate is the process of getting authority to access...
A Closer Look at Our New Website!
Lommen Abdo recently launched a new website, www.lommen.com, complete with easier to access practice area pages, updated attorney biographies and a fresh new look. We sat down with Lommen Abdo President, Marc Johannsen, to ask him a few questions about the new site....
Sara Wilson Named Lommen Abdo Shareholder
Join us in congratulating Lommen Abdo attorney Sara Wilson on being named a shareholder! “Sara is, unquestionably, a huge asset to our team at Lommen Abdo. Her breadth of experience leads to creative problem solving on behalf of our clients and her passion is clear in...
Recognizing Our 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Lommen Abdo attorneys are recognized by their peers in the 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyer lists. Congratulations to Bob Abdo, Creig Andreasen, Keith Broady, John Crawford, Kay Nord Hunt, Marc Johannsen, Cameron Kelly, Reid Lindquist, Kathleen Loucks, Mike Moline, and...
Make Good Decisions During the Turmoil of a Family Law Case
Lommen Abdo’s family law group, including attorneys Marc Johannsen and Josh Feneis, was profiled in the September 2019 edition of the St. Croix Valley Magazine. “We see it as a transformative practice that helps people get through a difficult time in their life and...
How did these three get to be shareholders in 2019?
They focused on client successes (not their own). They helped our clients accomplish goals. And, in the end, they gave our clients peace of mind. While Lauren Nuffort, Cameron Kelly and Jesse Beier may have different practices, they share a philosophy of the “client...
U.S. Supreme Court Affirms Minnesota’s Revocation on Divorce Statute
A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling assures that Minnesota’s revocation-on-divorce statute will operate to revoke all pre-divorce beneficiary designations to the ex-spouse, even on insurance policies entered into before the enactment of the Uniform Probate Code (UPC)....
Cameron Kelly Completes LL.M. Degree in Estate Planning
Cameron Kelly recently completed his LL.M. Degree in Estate Planning, graduating with honors from the John Marshall Law School. His coursework focused on the taxation of estates, protecting estate assets, and business succession planning. Cameron’s degree will allow...
Lommen Abdo Prevails in Shorted Fringe Fund Claims Trial
Federal Judge Patrick Schiltz completely vindicated Lommen Abdo’s client, Frana Companies, in a decision filed in March 2017.* Keith Broady was the lead defense attorney for Frana, a general contractor, in a case that spanned over three and half years, including nine...
Adding new estate planning resources to meet client needs
Cameron Kelly, a Stillwater attorney practicing in the areas of estate planning, business law and real estate, joined Lommen Abdo May 15th. Cameron is a certified real estate specialist and is on the 2017 list of Minnesota Rising Stars as published by Super Lawyers. ...
Lommen Abdo Strengthens its Estate Planning and Corporate Practices
Cameron Kelly, an estate planning and corporate attorney, joined Lommen Abdo this month. Cameron Kelly enjoys providing high quality planning for individuals and businesses. His practice includes assisting clients with comprehensive estate planning, including wills,...
How to protect your children’s inheritance from divorce, creditors, and lawsuits
As divorce rates rise and society becomes increasingly litigious, asset protection has become an increasingly important aspect of estate planning. While most people understand the more common estate planning goals such as probate avoidance and limiting estate tax...
So You Want Your Child to Have the Family Home…
It seems to be a common theme. Adult child lives with parent. Maybe this is for financial reasons, or perhaps the child is acting as caretaker. Parent wants child to have the home at the time of the parent’s death. If the proper planning isn’t done, however, it’s...
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