When a Smooth Sale Turns Scary After 30 years in their Maple Grove home, Mark and Diane were ready to move on. They loved their

The Dream Home Turned Haunted After months of searching, a Minnesota couple—Evan and Claire—finally found their dream home. It was everything they wanted: charming, affordable,

The Power of Attorney Horror Story: When It’s Too Late to Sign A Minnesota Legal Horror Story It started like any other day.John and Mary

Why Your Contract for Deed Needs Limits It started like any other real estate deal.Saul wanted to move on from his old property—a fixer-upper that

An Estate Planning Horror Story: Not Updating Beneficiaries When people think about estate planning, they usually think about wills or trusts. There’s another part that’s

A Trust is an extremely flexible document that can help you distribute your assets exactly how you want to. Here are 5 things you didn’t

The Rule Against Perpetuities in Minnesota: Explained Simply   Estate planning in Minnesota can feel complicated, especially when old legal rules come into play. One

Owning real estate with others can lead to disagreements—especially when co-owners can’t agree on what to do with the property. If you’re in this situation,

In December of 2024, we moved offices a few doors down to a bigger space. We have more conference rooms and offices to support our

Have you inherited a home in Minnesota through a Transfer on Death Deed (TODD)?   If so, you may now legally own the property—but with

Would you ever be comfortable leaving your home uninsured?   As a Minnesota homeowner, you’ve likely taken steps to protect your home and family.  

When a loved one passes away, the word “probate” often causes anxiety. Many people in Minnesota misunderstand what probate is and how it actually works.

We’ve been featured in Wits Realty’s summer recap! Check out the whole article here.   It also includes a quick snapshot of the real estate

Joint tenancy and tenancy in common are two of the most frequently used tenancy agreements when more than one person owns a property.   Joint

Picture this:   You live with your adult child, and you’ve taken care of each other for years. It’s been you two against the world

If you’re an employer, you may already know that Minnesota is implementing a universal Paid Leave program for nearly all Minnesota workers. Paid Leave is

The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014 is a tax benefit implemented by the IRS that allows states to offer a tax-advantaged

If you’re an employer in Minnesota, you might have heard of the Minnesota Secure Choice Retirement Program. If you have more than five employees, you

A manufactured home on your property might not have wheels on it – but at one point it did! It may be surprising, even to

When you have children, you always want the best for them. If you pass away, you want to make sure the care they receive is

Pets are very important parts of our lives, and are sometimes overlooked when estate planning. You can do the same for your pets as you

You’re invited! Join Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation for a lively, fast-paced event where fellow advisors will share bold ideas, real-world insights, and creative strategies

  Picking the individual – or individuals – to help carry out your estate plan is a big decision! When you pass, you know you

The housing market in Minnesota is extremely difficult right now. From the low supply of housing, to the ever-increasing prices of homes, first generation homebuyers

The Reader’s Choice Survey to select the best businesses in Maple Grove for 2025 has officially launched. With most of our lawyers and staff being

MZ Law had a great night with Pahoua Xiong and attendees at the Planning with Purpose Event! While we talked about some pretty serious topics: