Verasun Bankruptcy and Farmers – Demands for Repayment of a Bankruptcy Preference

Farmers received letters from Verasun attorneys demanding return of payments made in the 90 days before Verasun's bankruptcy. There are defenses to the demand that a lawyer can help you evaluate. Minnesota farmers can contact this law office for further help.
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Leaving a Home, Farm, Business, or Asset to More Than One Person – Avoiding a Partition Sale

Here’s a good reason to do some estate planning–to avoid fights and hard feelings between your heirs.  The Washington Post recently had an advice column that addressed the issue of two siblings fighting over the family home.  One lived in it and wanted to keep it; the...
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Family Farm Succession Planning – Now is the Time To Start

When things are running smoothly on the farm (and especially when they’re not), it’s easy to delay planning for the future of your agri-business. But now is the best time to get started. Farm succession planning will guide you and your family as you prepare to include...
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New Mower County Rules Tougher on Adults Hosting Parties for Teens

Mower County residents who are considering hosting a party for underage drinkers should be aware of Mower County’s new social host ordinance, which makes it easier for police to charge party hosts with a misdemeanor when teenagers are found drinking. While parents can still...
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Historic Building Renovation in Downtown Rural Minnesota Town

Renovations have begun on the building for my Grand Meadow law office.  The Meadow Area News recently published an article about the work that’s underway to renovate this historic building: 10/24/2009 8:47:00 PM At first glance, it doesn’t look as though the former ‘Corner...
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