Being married has its perks. Even in the estate planning field, married couples may have access to sophisticated tools and strategies that don’t work for single people. The spousal lifetime access t...
This month is our 10 year anniversary!
This month is our 10 year anniversary! We want to thank all of our clients for trusting us with your legal needs over the past decade. We are excited for the next 10 years and continuing to provide th...
Minnesota Real Estate Disclosure Laws
When it came time to buy a house, Jordan and Kaylie were at a loss. They had never bought anything so important or so costly. After their offer was accepted, they began wading through the paperwork. T...
Transferring Business Interests to a Trust: Is it Always a Good Idea?
Trusts are common, powerful estate planning tools. People can transfer various kinds of assets to various types of trusts for a number of reasons. Business owners, however, may stop short when thinkin...
Real Estate: What Role Does It Play in Your Estate Plan?
For many people, real estate may be their largest asset. Real estate holdings, whether commercial or residential, tend to be high ticket items with lasting value. Doesn’t it make sense, then, that y...
Estate Planning has become Opportunities to eliminate Income Taxes
By Thomas M. Fafinski As we approach the end of another year, our minds seem to naturally wander to estate, asset protection and income tax planning strategies for you. The Federal Estate Tax—The ...
Do I Need a Master Services Agreement?
By Thomas Fafinski One question I often get when advising MSPs on legal matters is: “Am I supposed to Negotiate an Agreement with my Customer before Selling any Product or Services?” This is the q...
Virtual Estate Planning Will Become Mainstream
By Thomas M. Fafinski, tom@virtuslaw.com For years, we have been able to execute business transaction documents electronically from the convenience of our home or office or even by use of a sma...
Overtime Pay Requirements are Changing in January
Overtime Pay Requirements: Rule Update, Effective January 1, 2020 By: Lindsay Hewitt, Virtus Law Attorney On September 24, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (the “DOL”) announced a final rule reg...
Estate Planning for Modern Families
Are you a part of a blended family with “steps,” ex’s, new spouses or family members who just do not get along? You’ll want to make sure your family dynamics are accounted for and everyone is ...