Month

February 2011

Farm Transition and Estate Planning Education Opportunity in Austin, Minnesota

I will be at an upcoming farm transition and estate planning workshop in Austin.  It will be a good opportunity for farmers to sit down together and learn more about this important topic.  I’m happy to share information about local educational opportunities for farmers. ...
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Certificate of Label Approval Available Online from TTB for Wineries and Winemakers

As part of my work in farm law, I have been closely involved in a new and developing area of agricultural law in Minnesota: vineyard and winery laws and regulations. While at the 7th Annual Minnesota Grapegrowers Association Cold Climate Conference, I attended a seminar hosted by...
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I am a Lawyer, I am a Mother, I am a Christian, I am hopeful.

I think it’s important that my clients know what to expect when they hire me, and part of that is knowing about my values.  I am a lawyer, and that means I will advocate for my client’s position.  You might think of me as a counseled adviser who speaks on you...
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Ways for Minnesota Small Estates to Avoid Probate

If you, unlike many of the people I talk with, have a will, congratulations on doing some estate planning for the sake of your family.  If you have ever lived through a grieving process while attempting to settle a loved one’s affairs, you know how draining, time-consuming,...
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