There are a lot of moving parts when filing for divorce in Minnesota. Between custody and asset division, hardly anyone thinks to update their estate plan during the chaos. Odds are, your spouse was the first beneficiary you listed for most of the accounts. So after...
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What are the six stages of divorce in Minnesota
Divorce doesn’t happen overnight in Minnesota. Couples seeking to end their marriage must go through several steps before the marriage is legally dissolved. Even after the divorce is finalized, there are steps that divorced couples must go through. These steps are...
What does estate planning mean for blended families?
There are some particular things to remember if you're in your second marriage and working on your estate plan in Minnesota. For those who have a blended family, you have some things that most other people don't have to worry about in their estate plan. It isn't...
When is a good time to update your estate plan?
Creating your estate plan is a crucial step in guaranteeing financial protection for your family. But it is not the final step. Very few people in Edina start estate planning at the very end of their lives. It's more common to do it when we get married or have...
The minimum wage and divorce
Financial stress could cause tremendous problems in a marriage. When both spouses cannot pay their essential bills, tensions could rise. Don't assume that all Minnesota divorce cases centered on financial issues involve people of significant means, either. Spouses...
Estate plan areas that are usually affected by divorce
An estate plan is an important document that every person should have in Minnesota. This document can help to ensure that your assets are distributed in the way that you want after your death. However, it's important to know how a divorce can affect your estate plan...
How a CDFA helps in the divorce process
Although the rates fluctuate, a significant percentage of marriages still end with a divorce. For Minnesota residents going through this difficult process, it's crucial to keep your financial future in mind since your divorce may have a huge bearing on it. That's...
Hill Crabb Partners With Madison Helm Coaching
We’re excited to announce a new partnership between Hill Crabb Law Firm and Madison Helm Coaching, moving us further into a holistic and integrative divorce process for the healthiest outcomes for one of life’s most challenging circumstances. Madison Helm is...
Stephanie J. Hill Named 2020 Rising Star By Super Lawyers
Stephanie J. Hill, Founding Attorney at Hill Crabb, LLC, has been named to the 2020 Minnesota Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a...
Stephanie J. Hill named 2018 Rising Star by Super Lawyers
Stephanie J. Hill, Founding Attorney at Hill Crabb, LLC, has been named to the 2018 Minnesota Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a...