Are You Considering Change of Residency?
From October to April Florida’s population increases on average by 5% as many “northerners” travel south to “winter” in Florida. Like other “northern” states, this is especially true of Minnesotans. While some of these MN Snowbirds are official residents of Florida, many are non-Florida residents who may be asking themselves whether the benefits of changing […]
Does my College-Bound Child need a Power of Attorney or Health Care Directive?
It is again that time of year when many young adults leave home for college or a gap-year. This often leaves many parents with troubled thoughts. What may happen if their child gets sick or hurt while at college or while traveling? Who will the doctor contact? Who is authorized to make healthcare decisions if […]
Attorney Spotlight: Karl Tsuchiya
In what area of law do you practice and why did you choose this? Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Administration, Real Estate, Landlord/Tenant, and legal counsel for small businesses. I have found these areas are relevant to most people’s every day lives. What did you want to be when you grew up? Professional Hockey Player, […]
Can you Afford to be your Child’s Mortgage Lender?
In response to growing inflation and other economic pressures, the Federal Reserve recently raised its key benchmark interest rate by 75-basis points, the largest single increase since 1994. This has predictably increased mortgage rates from 3.0% in October 2021 to upwards of 6.5% today (a 3.5% increase in approximately 8 months!). Many homebuyers, especially first-time […]