Janice K. Hanson
Areas of Practice: Business Formation; Corporate Dissolution; Residential Real Estate; Estates, Trusts & Probate; Wills, Living Wills; Powers of Attorney & Appointment; Guardianships & Conservatorships
Office Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Direct: 612.336.9355 / Email: janice@lommen.com
Janice K. Hanson / Biography
Janice Hanson has years of experience with law firms as an administrator, paralegal and in accounting, giving her a broad knowledge of the workings of a law firm. Currently her focus is as a paralegal working in numerous areas of law, including corporate, real estate, probate, estate planning, and commercial and civil litigation. She enjoys not only the opportunity to work with the various attorneys practicing in these areas of law, but also the interaction with the variety of clients.
Away from the office, Ms. Hanson enjoys outdoor activities, including walking and gardening. She also enjoys watching and listening to sports, especially the Minnesota Twins.
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The Role of Liability Insurance in Estate Planning
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Transferring Your Home to a Trust? Don’t Forget This Critical Insurance Step
If your home or other real estate has been transferred into a revocable trust as part of your estate plan, your homeowner's insurance policy must be updated to reflect the trust as an insured party. Failure to do so can lead to a potential denial of future claims...
Federal Lawmakers Close Hemp Loophole: Key Changes Explained
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A Contractor’s Guide to AIA Contracts: What You Need to Know
If you're a contractor in the construction industry, chances are you've encountered AIA Contracts—standardized documents developed by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). These contracts are widely used across the U.S. for managing construction projects,...
Co-Parenting After Divorce: Tips for Making School, Activities, and Decisions Less Contentious
Divorce ends a marriage, but it doesn’t end parenthood. For parents in Minnesota, the real work often begins after the divorce decree is signed - managing school schedules, medical decisions, and extracurricular activities while maintaining stability for the kids....
The Pros and Cons of Construction Litigation: What Owners, Contractors, and Design Professionals Should Know
In construction, even the best-managed projects can go off the rails. Delays, design disputes, payment conflicts, and alleged defects are part of the industry’s landscape. When those issues escalate, construction litigation—filing a lawsuit or defending against...