In the digital age, our online identities and assets form a significant part of our lives. From social media accounts and digital photo libraries to cryptocurrencies and online subscriptions, these assets hold both financial and sentimental value. Because of the high...
Messick Law is pleased to announce that it has won the gold award for Civil Litigation in 2024 from Minnesota's Best. This recognition highlights the firm’s commitment to providing quality legal services and reflects its formidable reputation in the legal community. A...
Children react differently to divorce. However, many teenagers whose parents are divorcing may share some of the same struggles. Many teenagers’ outward stoicism may be hiding great mental and emotional upheaval on the inside. A family separation can be quite...
Watching children struggle can be the hardest thing about divorce. Many parents even avoid filing for divorce because they fear that the process could damage their children. Parents who want to reduce the challenges their children experience during divorce typically...
Trusts are a must-have estate planning tool because they offer flexibility and control over asset distribution after the grantor’s passing. However, disputes can arise, and beneficiaries may have legitimate concerns about a trust’s administration. In Minnesota, trusts...
Divorce can be a life-altering event at any age, but it can feel particularly daunting when you've spent decades building a life as a stay-at-home spouse or parent. Suddenly, facing the prospect of living on your own and securing your financial future can be...
Caregivers help to support those who are vulnerable and incapable of meeting certain needs for themselves. Children require caregivers, as do those with disabling medical conditions. Many older adults, especially those with health challenges, also require caregivers...
Whether you suspect that your spouse is a narcissist or you know it, the end result is the same: There’s no way that a divorce is going to go down smoothly. Your spouse’s sense of entitlement, their limited (or utterly lacking) ability to empathize with others and...
Real property often represents the most valuable asset in someone's name. Whether someone purchased a home as an investment or as their primary residence, they want it to appreciate in value so that they can eventually sell it for more and they paid for it in most...
The estate planning process isn't just about drafting wills and funding trusts to guide the probate process. It also frequently involves planning to keep certain assets out of probate court altogether. Attaching a payable on death or transfer on death designation to a...