Business contracts establish more than what each party has agreed to do. A good contract should also address what happens when something goes wrong — and who may be responsible for the resulting costs. That is where an indemnification clause comes in. ...
When someone dies, there are often many practical and financial matters that still need to be handled. Property must be identified, bills and taxes may need to be paid, important documents must be located, and remaining assets eventually need to be distributed to the...
When you buy or sell a business, real estate, equipment, or another significant asset, agreeing on the price is only part of the deal. The parties also need to agree on exactly what is being purchased, what each side is responsible for, what must happen before...
Buying commercial real estate can be an important investment for a business. You may be purchasing a building for your company's operations, acquiring property as an investment, or buying land for future development. Whatever the reason, there is more to consider than...
When people think about estate planning, the first document that usually comes to mind is a will. A will is important, but a complete estate plan often involves more than deciding who receives your property after you die. Estate planning can also address who manages...
ESST isn't just another employment policy. It's a legal requirement for most Minnesota employers. Minnesota's Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) law gives eligible employees the right to earn paid leave for certain health- and safety-related reasons. While the law has...
Probate has a reputation for being complicated. In reality, it's simply the legal process for settling someone's estate. If you've recently lost a loved one, you've probably heard the word "probate" more than once. Friends, family members, and even the internet often...
One of the first decisions you'll make as a business owner is also one of the most important. Starting a business is exciting, but before you can hire employees, sign contracts, or open a business bank account, you'll need to decide how your business will be...
There isn't a formula for deciding child custody, and there isn't a presumption that one parent should receive custody over the other. One of the first questions parents ask during a divorce or other family law matter is, "Who will get custody of the children?"...
A will and a trust can both be effective estate planning tools—but they aren't interchangeable, and one isn't automatically better than the other. One of the most common questions people ask when they begin estate planning is whether they need a trust or if a will is...