Joint Home Ownership: How to Resolve a Dispute with a Co-Owner
Home ownership has many different faces in today’s society. You may be buying a house with a romantic partner, purchasing a cabin with family members, or moving into that starter home with your two best friends. Regardless of your situation there are some very...
Joint Home Ownership: Preparation for Unmarried Persons
Home ownership has many different faces in today’s society. You may be buying a house with a romantic partner, purchasing a cabin with family members, or moving into that starter home with your two best friends. Regardless of your situation there are some very...
Requesting Access to a Deceased Family Member’s Apple Account
When a family member dies unexpectedly it brings legal obstacles you may not be prepared for. One such obstacle is obtaining access to the deceased person’s Apple account. People store many things in their Apple accounts including important documents, photos,...
Minnesota Landlords, Eviction Rights are Back!
June 29, 2021 marked the beginning of the end of the COVID-19 eviction suspensions in Minnesota. The State of Minnesota passed Minnesota Session Laws 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 8 H.F. No. 4, Article 5. This law, which has come to be known as the Eviction...
Dog Fright
Dogs can injure persons in numerous ways, not just by biting. A dog can bite, scratch, trip, knock down, or frighten a person, causing damage.
Coronavirus Lawsuits & Nursing Home Negligence
Has the present COVID-19 crisis impacted you or a loved one who has died, been released to a hospital or home, or is residing at a nursing home? The renowned attorneys at Dudley & Smith are here to help!
Homeowners Associations
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS Real estate developments are increasingly formed as Common Interest Communities in which there is individual ownership of homes combined with shared expenses for repair and maintenance, property management, some utilities, or shared areas....
Noncompete Agreements in Minnesota and the Enforceability of Remedies Clauses
Restrictive covenants such as noncompete agreements are commonplace in today’s employment contracts. Minnesota’s large med-tech presence often lands departing employees in legal battles with Medtronic, Boston Scientific, St. Jude Medical, and other companies who have...
Welcome Justin Alderman to Our Team
Dudley and Smith is excited to welcome Justin Alderman to our team as our newest attorney. Justin is an Illinois native who has called Minnesota his home for the past 8 years since he attended the University of Minnesota Law School. Prior to making the Land of 10,000...
Tax Considerations for Your Pet Trust
If you have set up a pet trust for the care of your pets after you are no longer able to care for them, or if you are interested in doing so, you may want to consider the following information regarding the taxation of this type of trust. There are a few types of...
I Want a Pet Trust, but How Do I Fund It?
When making your estate plan, you may wonder how you will ensure your beloved pets are taken care of after you’re gone. With a pet trust, you can designate money to be used for the benefit of your pets, so that a chosen caregiver is not burdened with your pets’...
Creating A Pet Trust: Making Sure Your Pets Are Well Taken Care Of
If you would like to leave funds for the care of your pets after you’re gone, a pet trust is a great way to accomplish this goal. When establishing a pet trust you will need to make several choices about the form and content of the trust. Below you will find...