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May
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February
- My Child Doesn’t Want to Go to Parenting Time With the Other Parent – Now What?
- Overbearing Grandparents – Protecting Your Family from Grandparent Visitation Actions
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December
- Am I Entitled to My Spouse’s Inheritance?
- Silver Divorce
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October
- Why Avoiding Probate Can Make Things Worse
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July
- Karon Waivers
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June
- Who Do I Have to Leave Assets to in a Will?
- Power of Attorney – Establishing and Revoking
- Discovery In Probate Cases
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- Using a Trust to Disinherit Your Child
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May
- Divorce Jurisdiction Over Non-Residents
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April
- Self-Authenticating Wills
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- Johnson/Turner Legal Introduces New Divorce Mediation Process: FairWell
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March
- Equitable Distribution and Offsets
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- Order for Protection – Who Does It Cover and Child Custody
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- How Do I Leave Money to My Child but Not Their Spouse?
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February
- Does My Life Insurance Get Included in My Will or Estate?
- Red Flags for Fraud and Coercion In a Will
- Why Do I Need an Estate Planning Lawyer for a Simple Will?
- Can the Trustee Refuse to Distribute the Assets in the Trust?
- Creditor Priority and Why It Matters
- Conservatorships and Least Restrictive Options
- Selling Assets During Probate
- What Is a Decree of Descent?
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January
- Non Probate Assets and Debts of the Estate
- Required Contents of a Probate Petition
- Primary Residence and Custody
- Cooperating With an Uncooperative Spouse in Divorce
- Prenup or Postnup – Rules and Benefits
- Stay-at-Home Parents versus Working Parents – Who Is the Better Choice for Primary Custodian
- Your Child’s Medication and Divorce
- Involving Your Child in Mediation and Litigation
- No One Can Afford the House After Divorce – Now What?
- How Far Is Too Far to Relocate After Divorce?
- How Early Neutral Evaluation Can Help Your Case
- Do I Need to Request a Temporary Hearing?
- Why Did I Lose My Custody Case?
- Pros and Cons of Joint Tenancy
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December
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2018
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December
- Why Leaving Assets Outright to a Beneficiary Can Backfire
- Pros and Cons of a Revocable Trust
- Removing a Trustee
- Removing a Conservator
- Sole Physical Custody and Why It Is Sometimes Awarded
- What to Expect From a Final Divorce Hearing
- “Allocation of Parental Responsibilities” – What Does That Mean?
- Remarriage, Spousal Maintenance, and Child Support
- Who Gets the Child’s College Fund?
- Dividing a Pension
- Planning Ahead for Divorce
- Fighting Step-Parent Adoption
- Divorce and Financial Disclosures
- November
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October
- What If Someone Who Owes You Money Dies?
- Advantages of a Revocable Trust
- Splitting a Blended Family
- Special Issues for High Net Worth Divorce
- Proof Needed to Get Sole Custody
- Gambling Addiction and Divorce
- Should You Appeal Your Divorce?
- Divorce and the Family Farm
- Why Uncontested Divorce May Not Work for You
- When Your Ex-Spouse Refuses to Sell the House
- Simpson House Homeless Shelter – 2018
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September
- Should I Grant an Easement to My Neighbor?
- Board of Director Responsibilities
- Estate Planning and Farming
- Elder Abuse and Estate Planning
- Choosing the Right Trust
- Letters Testamentary
- What Is a Pour-Over Will?
- Special Needs Custody Issues
- Bad Social Media Habits in Divorce
- Recognition of Parentage
- Dividing the Little Things – Personal Property and Divorce
- Dividing a Pension in Divorce
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August
- Common Mistakes that Will Lose Your Custody Case
- What to Do If Your Ex Is Talking Bad About You on the Internet
- What to Do if Your Spouse Is Hiding Assets
- Are Beneficiaries of the Estate Entitled to See the Estate and Entitled to Be Involved In the Process?
- Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars!
- Medical Marijuana and Your Business
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- Tips to Assist Aging Parents in Planning Their Future
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July
- Court Visitors and Guardianship
- Early Neutral Evaluation and Custody
- 518A.32 and Expectation of Parental Income
- Right of First Refusal – Pros and Cons
- Divorcing an Abusive Spouse
- Child Support Arrears – How Calculated and How Long Do I Have to Pay?
- Shared Custody and Extracurricular Activities
- Legal Separation and Divorce
- Divorce and Health Insurance
- Dwelling Exclusion Orders
- Ways to Avoid Going to Court for Custody
- Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples
- Nursing Home Evictions
- Family Limited Partnerships
- Holiday “Hot Water”?
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May
- Preparing for Your Temporary Hearing
- I Sold My Investment Property. Now What?
- Does My Business Need A Company Handbook?
- What Does At-Will Employment Mean?
- What is the Difference Between Formal Probate and Informal Probate?
- I’ve Been Named As A Personal Representative in a Will. Now What?
- Loan Versus Gift
- Disinheriting Spouse and Children
- Step-Children and Inheritance Rights
- Blended Family Estate Planning
- Divorce and a House With Negative Equity
- Common Law Marriage
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April
- Same Sex Divorce in Minnesota
- Can I Get an Annulment?
- Military Service and Divorce
- When Is Right of First Refusal a Good Idea
- Written Discovery Basics
- Child Support and Special Needs Children
- Attorney Olivia Newland an American Institute of Legal Advocates as a Rising Star!
- Chris Johnson a 10 Best Attorney in Client Satisfaction!
- Imputing Income for Support
- Does Adultery Matter In My Divorce?
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March
- Bird Nest Custody
- Dissipation of Marital Assets
- Vacation Issues – When Do I Need My Former Spouse’s Permission to Travel?
- Silver Divorce
- New Partners at Johnson/Turner Legal
- Custody and Alcohol
- Past Crimes and Custody – What Matters and What Doesn’t
- Do I Need to Call CPS On My Former Spouse?
- Dealing With Anger in Your Divorce
- Enforcing a Child Custody Order
- Summer Break After Separation – Tips to Make Vacation Run Smoothly
- Travelling Internationally With Children After Divorce
- Krystal Lilyquist’s 10-Year Anniversary!
- What is Service in a Divorce Case and Why Does It Matter?
- Divorce and Social Media
- Wills and Undue Influence
- Social Security and Divorce
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February
- Estate Planning and College Funds
- Why Do I Need a Lawyer for My Uncontested Divorce?
- Why Should I Go To Mediation?
- January Lunch & Learn Recap – Significant Changes for LLCs Under Minnesota Law
- Gifted Children and Custody
- When Can You Spy on Your Spouse – GPS Trackers, Email Hacking, Nanny Cams
- What Does “Equitable Distribution” Mean?
- Katie Jarvi Interviewed by HCBA!
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January
- What is a QTIP Trust?
- Johnson/Turner Voted Best Lawyer/Attorney in 2018
- Collaborative Divorce
- Skype, Email, and Texts – How to Stay in Contact with Your Children After Separation
- What Type of Life Insurance Should You Choose?
- Common Reasons to Contest a Will
- What Will Happen at a Probate Hearing?
- What Is a Revocable Trust?
- Basic Requirements for a Valid Will
- Financial Abuse Red Flags
- Dealing with an Aggressive Co-Parent
- Custody and Religion
- Why You May Need an Expert Witness in Your Divorce
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December
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2017
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December
- Marital or Non-Marital Property
- Special Needs Children and Custody
- What Does “No Fault” Divorce Mean?
- Psychological Assessments and Custody
- Parental Kidnapping
- Pets and Divorce
- How Will a Life Coach Help Me Through My Divorce?
- Pets and Wills and Trusts
- Minnesota Estate Tax
- Personal Representative Misconduct
- What is Included in the Estate?
- Custody and Death of a Custodial Parent
- Intestacy Basics
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November
- Preparing For Your First Meeting With Your Probate Lawyer
- Does Minnesota Have Jurisdiction Over My Divorce?
- Does Adultery Matter in My Divorce?
- How Social Media Matters in Your Divorce or Child Custody Case
- What is Discovery?
- Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act Basics
- Am I Entitled to Spousal Maintenance?
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