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In an effort to give back ‘to the least of these’ who may be hurting as result of COVID-19 layoffs or economic shifts, Field Law, P.A. is incentivizing gifts made to ANOKA COMMUNITY MISSION between...

“ Never, never, never, never, never, give up ,” so said Winston Churchill in 1941, or so we are led to believe. Actually, he didn’t say that exactly. He said, “ never give in, never give in,...

In days past, after appearing in court, I would stroll down Jackson Street in Anoka and observe diners lively in conversation, smiling and laughing away, moods sweetened by beer and other alcoholic...

Have you come to appreciate the simple things in life yet? Like going to a movie? Or, being waited on at your favorite eating establishment? I am aching to give them business though admittedly it’s...

“I’ve come to pay my respects.” We typically hear this at funerals and cemeteries. But what does this mean? “Respect” comes from the Latin word “respectus” which means “to look back at” or “regard”...

So, what does cold weather have to do with Wills and Estate Planning? Twice this week I have scheduled appointments with elderly clients where I meet them in their own homes. Whether it’s frigid...

Let’s face it.  No one intentionally wants to go through probate.  For experienced attorneys, going through probate is no big deal.  But your heirs might not like it.  It will cost your estate and...

If you have taken the time to read my bio attached to my law office website you will see that I provide you with a little history about how I got the idea to become a lawyer and a little insight...

Some of you may know that back on June 1, 2016, my legal assistant, Suzanne, and I ventured into the world of a virtual business existence with my estate planning and probate practice.  We both...

On May 9, 2017, from 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., attorney Joseph A. Field of FIELD LAW, P.A., will give a summary presentation of how Power of Attorneys work and which type may work best for you.  This...

I had Uber already preloaded on my latest cell phone so I clicked on the app.  And what transpired was a work of beauty. After entering my profile info, including credit card number, and my pick up...

About a year ago I left the practice of “family law” to focus my law practice strictly on estate planning and probate. I teamed up with WealthCounsel and ElderCounsel, two national, topshelf,...

If you have ever consulted with your financial advisor or estate planning attorney you have probably heard the phrase “Will Package”. A Will Package typically refers to a Will, Healthcare Directive...

In Minnesota, we love our boats. With 15,000 lakes to choose from it’s no wonder that in 2014 Minnesota ranked # 2 in boat registrations in the country (and no, Alaska isn’t 1st—it’s actually...

In 2011, Huguette Clark, wife of the late Senator Andrew Williams Clark, a copper magnate, died at the amazing age of 104.  Huguette had three apartments on New York’s Fifth Avenue, a mansion in...

Many veterans remain unaware today that if they have served their country during past “periods of war” they may be entitled to a pension from VA. No personal notice is ever sent to veterans...

As most of us know Princess Di died in a car crash in 1997. The world was stunned that someone of such youth and high profile would die in such a common fashion (in 2013 there were over 32,700...

It wasn’t too long ago that one could easily say the largest asset in one’s estate was their home. However, with the significant downturn in the markets seven years ago many lost significant equity...

1. MATH DETERMINES THE CHILD SUPPORT AMOUNT IN MOST CASES, NOT HARD LUCK STORIES. The legislature in 2007 revamped the child support laws and created a mathematical formula to determine child...

Are you feeling generous? I will take the high road and presume that you are.  Good for you.  Minnesota ranks in the top half of states (#20) being the most charitable based upon tax return...