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AI in Estate Planning: The Tool Everyone’s Talking About (But Few Are Using Well)
Last week, I stood in a room full of sharp advisors, attorneys, and planners and asked a simple question: Is AI a tool… a threat… or both? You could feel the hesitation. Some people leaned forward—curious. Others leaned back—skeptical. And a few probably...
Answering Clients’ FAQ About Oral Argument at the Minnesota Court of Appeals
Many parties on appeal are understandably nervous when their case is scheduled for oral argument. In this blog post, appellate attorney Michelle Kuhl answers some of the most frequently asked questions about oral argument. 1. Do clients have to attend oral argument?...
Identifying Likely Appeals Before They Happen
If there’s going to be an appeal in your case, you will want to prepare early so you can make an adequate record, preserve your arguments, and accurately assess your risk. But how do you know which cases are going to be appealed? Here are a few of the most common...
Benefits and Challenges of Alternative Dispute Resolution That Families Should Know About
Divorce and family disputes are often emotionally exhausting and financially stressful. Many people assume the only way to resolve these issues is through courtroom litigation, but that is not always the case. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) offers families...
When Should You Appeal Child Custody Decisions?
It can be very difficult to decide whether to appeal a child custody order. The Court of Appeals generally gives trial courts substantial deference in making child custody decisions, which makes it difficult to obtain reversal. Nevertheless, many parents feel strongly...
How to Protect Yourself from Domestic Abuse in Minnesota
Domestic abuse can escalate quickly, and it often intensifies when a person attempts to leave. If you are experiencing abuse, your first priority is safety, yours and your children’s. Knowing your legal options and practical safety steps can make an overwhelming...
Common Mistakes That Make Postnuptial Agreements Invalid, And How to Avoid Them
Postnuptial agreements are no longer rare. Couples use them to protect business interests, clarify expectations around inherited assets, restructure finances after career changes, or stabilize a marriage after a period of difficulty. When properly drafted, they can...
Lommen Abdo Welcomes Andrew Hunstad to Board of Directors
Lommen Abdo is pleased to announce that family law attorney Andrew Hunstad has been appointed to the firm’s Board of Directors. Andrew focuses his practice on complex family law matters, including high-asset divorce, child custody, parenting time, and spousal...
How Postnuptial Agreements Impact Divorce Outcomes in Minnesota
When couples marry, they rarely anticipate divorce. Yet over time, financial circumstances change. A business grows. One spouse leaves the workforce. An inheritance is received. Debt accumulates. In these situations, some married couples choose to enter into a...
How to Start a Cannabis Business in Minnesota? What to Know Before You Dive In.
Let me guess. You’ve been watching what’s happening in Minnesota. Licenses rolling out. Headlines everywhere. Everyone talking about “getting in early.” Maybe you’ve thought, This is it. This is my window. And you might be right. But here’s what I tell every...
Why Your Business Structure Can Make — or Break — Your Estate Plan
I've lost track of how many times I've had this conversation: "Chris, my estate plan is all set. I've got a trust. Everything goes into it. We're good." And then I ask a simple question: "What does your operating agreement say about transfers at death?" Cue the...
What Happens If You Don’t Pay Child Support in Minnesota?
Child support orders are not suggestions. In Minnesota, child support is a court-ordered obligation designed to ensure that children’s basic needs are met, regardless of the relationship between their parents. When support...
So You Want to Rent to a Cannabis Business? Here’s What Property Owners Need to Know
I can’t count how many times a commercial property owner has called me and said something like, “Hey, I’ve got a solid tenant lined up—it’s a cannabis company. Anything I should be worried about?” Short answer? Yes. Longer answer? Yes—but maybe not in the way you...
Are Prenuptial Agreements Enforceable in Minnesota?
Prenuptial agreements, also known as antenuptial agreements, are increasingly common in Minnesota, particularly for couples entering marriage with significant assets, business interests, children from prior relationships, or uneven earning histories. But despite their...
Estate Planning for Business Owners: Buy-Sell Agreement Importance
If you’re a business owner, there’s a good chance your company isn’t just something you own. It’s your source of income. Your retirement plan. Your legacy. In many cases, it’s up to 90% of a family’s net worth tied up in one illiquid asset . Which is exactly why...
Why Do I Pay Child Support With 50/50 Custody in Minnesota?
Parents are often surprised to learn that child support can still be ordered even when parenting time is split evenly. A common reaction is frustration: If we each have the kids half the time, why is anyone paying support at all? In Minnesota, the answer lies in how...
What Happens When a Parent Denies Parenting Time in Minnesota?
Few issues escalate family law disputes faster than one parent denying the other court-ordered parenting time. Whether it’s missed weekends, cancelled holidays, or extended periods of no contact, denied parenting time is not just a co-parenting problem, it is a legal...
Estate Planning for Business Owners: What Can Go Wrong Without a Plan
Recently, I was honored to give a presentation to the Financial Planners of America about a topic that brings together two areas of professional passion: estate planning and business law. I spend a lot of time talking with business owners who know they should deal...
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