Overtime Pay Requirements: Rule Update, Effective January 1, 2020 By: Lindsay Hewitt, Virtus Law Attorney On September 24, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (the “DOL”) announced a final rule reg...
Estate Planning for Modern Families
Are you a part of a blended family with “steps,” ex’s, new spouses or family members who just do not get along? You’ll want to make sure your family dynamics are accounted for and everyone is ...
Who is going to feed Fido?
It’s important to not think about estate planning as something you do for yourself (or something that can be overlooked). One of the best ways you can show appreciation for your loved ones is to mak...
Creating a Fool-Proof Estate Plan
Whether it is due to financial immaturity, a disability, or concerns about your child’s spouse… there are solutions to ensure that the inheritance you are leaving behind for your adult children is...
Nathan W. Nelson presents on Employment Law Practices
On September 6, 2019, Nathan W. Nelson spoke to group of financial advisors about employment law practices. The presentation was titled “Minnesota’s New Wage Theft Law & Other Employme...
August 2019 Issue of Bench & Bar of Minnesota Features an Article by Candace Groth
Dallas corporate attorney Candace M. Groth was recently featured in the August 2019 issue of Bench & Bar of Minnesota. Candace M. Groth’s article, Crossing the Border: Tips for attorneys, disc...
No Income Taxes on Trust based upon Residency Status of Certain Beneficiaries
By Thomas M. Fafinski On June 21, 2019, the United States Supreme Court affirmed a North Carolina Supreme Court decision that the presence of in-state beneficiaries does not provide the state the au...
A Simple Estate Plan
There’s an old saying “KISS” that stands for “Keep It Simple Stupid.” While that last word is a bit harsh, there are things that should remain as straightforward as possible. For example, so...
Minnesota’s Elective Share Statute
During probate, the estate’s personal representative locates and assesses the deceased person’s property. However, not all property becomes part of the probate estate. The personal representative ...
What Is Trust Administration?
Ethan had signed the paperwork to establish his dynasty trust. He transferred ownership of assets and cash to fund the trust. He understood that his trustee would take over now and handle the trust ad...