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Co-Authored by: Alec Sherod & Evelyn O’Brien American farmers rely on supply chains that stretch far beyond the United States’ borders. Accordingly, geopolitics plays a critical role in determining the input costs that farmers face, from fertilizer and fuel to agricultural equipment. As geopolitical tensions rise and production prices remain...
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What did you want to be when you grew up? A popstar, until I realized my singing was best saved for the shower. Prior to abandoning my musical ambitions all together, I tried out the saxophone. My abilities on a saxophone translated more to elephant noises than Charlie Parker. What...
Owning your own business or investment portfolio can be incredibly rewarding. However, to preserve the fruits of your labor and dedication, you must do everything you can to protect it. Whether you seek to protect yourself, your investments, and your family from taxes, creditors, or probate, a family limited partnership...
In what area of law do you practice and why did you choose this? I practice primarily in the areas of construction law, business disputes, and property disputes. What did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a game warden when I was young. When...
Protecting assets from liabilities and risks is a common concern for most of my clients. Lately, I have been having a number of conversations with people regarding how to protect assets. The risks causing concern often include lawsuits, divorce, bankruptcy and casualty losses. For each of these risks, there are...
Association boards are often looking to cut costs and save money wherever they can. In doing so, they often look to avoid spending money on legal fees and costs by trying to handle things on their own. As the saying goes, “he who represents himself has a fool for a...
2023 Seminar Topics Include: Common Disputes & Legal Issues Arising in Construction Projects – Blake Nelson & Kurt Mitchell Insurance & Claims 101 – J. Robert Keena Tax & Accounting Update – Randy Feld Construction Contracts & Subcontracts – Chris Jones Minnesota Energy Building Code Updates – Eric Boyd/Chad Lidtke...
Do not let constant political and financial speculation prevent you from making tax-free annual exclusion, medical-payment, and educational gifts to or for the benefit of your loved ones. Make Annual Exclusion Gifts Annual exclusion gifts are transfers of money or property in an amount or value that does not exceed...
If you are reading this, it is probably because you or your personal care service provider agency (PCA agency) received a Notice of Overpayment,[1] possibly with a Stipulated Provider Agreement,[2] like the one below: Receiving this overpayment notice will bring two questions immediately to mind: What does this mean? What...
In what area of law do you practice and why did you choose this? Litigation. I chose it because I can’t imagine doing anything else as an attorney. What did you want to be when you grew up? An archaeologist or a musician. Tell us about a mentor who made...
The notion that your estate plan contains a defect would not normally be welcomed as good news. But despite the moniker, an intentionally defective grantor trust (IDGT) can be an advantageous tool for minimizing estate taxes and maximizing the money and property that are passed on to a spouse, descendants,...