Archive for November, 2007

Great Publications from the Office of the Minnesota Attorney General

Friday, November 16th, 2007

If you haven’t already, check out the various brochures published by the Minnesota Attorney General, available on their website in PDF format.  Many of these brochures address some sort of scam (i.e. employment scams). There are brochures on credit and debt issues, buying, selling, and leasing cars, and landlord/tenant or homeowner issues. There are also [...]

How to Find a Lawyer

Friday, November 16th, 2007

Once you have decided you need a lawyer, the next question is how do you find a lawyer? There are many different ways to find a lawyer, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Here are some of the most common ways to find a lawyer:

Referrals from Friends and Family – By asking friends and [...]

The Importance of a Health Care Directive

Friday, November 16th, 2007

Health care directives, or living wills, made major headlines during the Terri Schiavo case and many people talked about the need for such documents. But as the topic has faded from the headlines, it has also faded from our minds. A health care directive allows you to express your wishes and make decisions on medical [...]