Being named as a fiduciary, whether as an executor, trustee, guardian, or conservator, is an important responsibility. But what happens if you live in one state, and the estate, trust, or protected person you’re managing is in another? This situation is more common than you might think. Families often…
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When a client’s rights to trademarks, patents, copyrights, or trade secrets are being violated, a court-ordered injunction helps to stop the infringement immediately. But before the injunction can take effect, courts often require something crucial: an injunction bond. What Is an Injunction Bond? An injunction bond (also called a…
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Serving as a conservator is a long-term commitment. Whether you’re managing the finances of an elderly parent, an adult with disabilities, or another protected person, your role continues year after year, and so does your responsibility to remain properly bonded. When a court first appoints a conservator, it typically…
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Granting Power of Attorney in Minnesota is a simple process, but it’s not one to be taken lightly. Always consult with an attorney before taking this legal action. A Brief Definition of Power of Attorney Power of Attorney is a written document used when an adult (the principal) wishes to have another adult (the agent or attorney-in-fact) handle…
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While similar, there are identifiable differences between temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions, and each of them has a specific place in the legal system. Each one also means a different thing for your case. These are the major differences between preliminary injunctions and temporary restraining orders. What is a Preliminary Injunction?…
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Making the decision to place a relative or close friend in a nursing is not easy, but when it comes time to transfer care of someone over to another person or organization, you want to be sure that the person will be well cared for. While the vast majority of nursing homes and employees…
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Financial exploitation in Minnesota is well documented and unfortunate issue that protected and elderly people and their loved ones must confront. When it comes to managing and distributing the assets of a protected person, there is some room for fraud and abuse, and this type of exploitation has been investigated…
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Being a representative payee means taking on the duties of administering the benefits given to a protected person by an organization like the Social Security Administration (SSA) or The Department of Veteran’s Affairs. When you are appointed as a representative payee for a person’s VA funds, you can also be…
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Not to be confused with bail bonds for those who have been arrested for committing a DWI, DWI ignition interlock bonds are a type of surety bond that are generally required by prosecutors for people who have been convicted of a committing a DWI and have entered the state’s Ignition…
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Minnesota offers a variety of medical assistance (MA) and health insurance programs for those who qualify. While the process for applying is rather straightforward, only those who meet certain conditions will qualify for receiving these types of benefits. There are four major types of medical assistance and insurance plans offered…
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