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Incapacity Planning – “What if I Can’t Take Care of Myself?” – What Happens if I Don’t Plan?
February 12th, 2016
When people think about estate planning, people immediately think of what will happen to their property after they die. But estate planning covers much more than that. A competent estate planner will also counsel clients to plan for incapacity. Incap…
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Open House Success!
February 10th, 2016
The Law Office of Katherine L. MacKinnon has been open for 20 years. We thought this deserved a celebration! Thank you to everyone who was able to attend – we had a lovely time showing off our new office space and celebrating 20 years of servin…
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Office is Moving!
December 29th, 2015
Our office has moved to St. Paul in the Midway area. Our new address is: 2356 University Ave. West #230St. Paul, MN 55114 We are keeping our same phone number (952-915-9215). Give us a call to schedule an appointment!
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Life insurance beneficiary forms - common mistakes
December 2nd, 2015
Filling out the beneficiary form for your life insurance can be more tricky than you think. There are several common mistakes, including: Naming a minor child without designating how the money should be distributed. Money cannot be given directly to…
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Star Tribune Article on Disabled Adults
November 13th, 2015
As attorneys who represent persons with varying disabilities, a recent article in the Star Tribune discussing the menial jobs given to people with disabilities was heartbreaking. The article talks about “sheltered workshops”, where worker…
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Talking to Your Parents about Estate and Incapacity Planning
October 21st, 2015
Many of the people I talk to know that they need to discuss elder issues with their parents, but aren’t sure how they can bring it up without causing offense. Here’s a great article from Real Simple to help frame conversations with your p…
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ERISA is a current hot topic in the federal courts!
August 27th, 2015
There has been a considerable amount of interest recently in ERISA at all levels of the federal courts. Having a lawyer who understands and can navigate this complicated and changing area is critical to whether your case will be successful. This arti…
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How to be an Organ Donor
June 22nd, 2015
Most people are aware that organ donors are vital to save or improve the lives of millions of Americans. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, one organ donor can save up to 8 lives! Thousands of people die every day because…
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Kate and Sarah are North Star Lawyers!
June 4th, 2015
Kate and Sarah were recognized as North Star Lawyers for providing pro bono service to those in need of legal service but unable to afford it. Here we are holding the announcement in the Star Tribune:
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FAQ: When should I get an attorney involved in my disability/life insurance/pension issue?
May 28th, 2015
There are three common times when you should think about involving an attorney in your ERISA employee benefits dispute or claim: (1) when submitting an application for benefits, (2) after the denial of benefits, and (3) at the commencement of litigat…
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