Do I need a power of attorney for a real estate closing.

If the land is in Minnesota, even though your husband's name may not be on the title, and even though you have a perfectly valid prenuptial...

Liz - All of the relevant documents would have to be examined to give you a definite answer, but from your brief description of the situation, it...

You are asking a very good question, and you are asking it very clearly. It certainly seems that the two statutes yield quite different results,...

I certainly wouldn't discourage you from actually consulting a lawyer and furnishing him with all of the important facts, but unless your brother...

Bankruptcy before divorce or after? MN

As you might imagine, or know from personal experience, many spouse's who are engaged in the divorce process are quite unable to work together at...

What is the usual cost of preparing a Living Trust. I have a will prepared by a lawyer. Is it necessary to have a trust also?

Normally I'm not too keen on my clients spending money for living trusts, but at your age, it wouldn't be a bad idea. I think that you should...

Can I file bankruptcy if I have an upside down double mortgage?

I think that you should pay special attention to Mr. Granvold's answer, where he alludes to "lien stripping" in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Other...

Minnesota law and tax implications on spousal inheritance of deeded property of late husband (deeded from his mother years ago)

You may indeed be entitled to a share of the sale proceeds, but if so, there will have to be a probate proceeding to establish that fact. In...

My Sister passed away two years ago but had a pending settlement for a malpractice suit. Even though I am the only beneficiary

The law firm handling the settlement is acting quite properly.

I am behind on my car payment and am considering filing bankruptcy and including it. can I buy a new car before I file and keep

You won't lose the new car, but as I understand your question, you will lose the old car to the creditor who financed your purchase of it. You...