If you’ve been served with a lawsuit, don’t panic. This article will detail what steps to take after getting served and your options. The most important step is hiring knowledgeable civil litigation lawyers; they can help you through this process. What to Do When You’re Facing a Lawsuit If you’re sued, follow the steps below to respond. Hire an Attorney…
Pour-over wills are an essential part of creating an estate plan for those that choose to use a living trust. A pour-over will can act as a backup to the living trust, ensuring that any assets not in the trust are moved there after you pass. An estate plan is meant to determine what happens to your assets once you’re…
Like most other states, Minnesota assault charges and their consequences vary by the severity of the act. Assault encompasses any attempt to harm or injure someone else, and in some cases, can include threats or intention to harm another person (even if no physical harm is done). There are five different types of assault charges in Minnesota, from first-degree to…
Assault and battery is a term that is used quite regularly, but you may not actually know what it means. Assault refers to any attempt or threat to injure someone, while battery refers to the actual act of harming or offending another person. While they are typically referred to as one act together, the punishable crime is labeled under assault.…
Sometimes it may be necessary to file an order for protection or restraining order if you or your children become endangered. In Minnesota, there are two different types of orders for protection and harassment restraining orders. An experienced Minnesota attorney can help you determine which order to file to gain you the proper protection from an abuser or harasser. It…
Going through a divorce is already stressful for both parties, and property division can be a factor that adds even more. Couples that choose to go through with a divorce are encouraged to become familiar with their state’s laws and guidelines as every state differs. Whether you and your spouse decide to navigate property division on your own or with…
Following a car accident, it can be challenging to get your bearing and figure out the necessary steps you need to take. Sure, the initial 911 call, identifying any damages on your car, and collecting insurance info are all givens — but there’s a laundry list of to-dos that unfortunately get forgotten in the hours or days following an accident.…