Everyone should ensure that they have prepared a valid health care directive under Minnesota law. A health care directive has the legal effect of speaking for you at any time when you are unable to speak for yourself. A well-drafted health care directive should include living will language, health care power of attorney provisions, and […]
On December 1, 2021, Breezy Wegner became the law firm’s latest full time legal assistant. Breezy comes to us with substantial experience in the legal field. She has been a receptionist, legal assistant, paralegal and law firm office manager for over 14 years, and has expertise in estate planning, real estate, business law and estate […]
We are pleased to announce that Sienna Clement is our newest part-time legal assistant. Sienna is a 2020 honors graduate of Hillsdale College, where she studied German Literature and was active in dance and theatre. Deckert Law is excited to have Sienna join our team!
You are not required by law to have a will or a trust. However, if you die without a will, Minnesota law will control how your estate is divided, who will administer your estate, and who will be appointed as guardian of your minor children. State law is not likely to be consistent with your […]
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on May 22, 2021 that it had designated the country of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). In light of the mounting political upheaval on the Caribbean Island, exacerbated by the murder of former President Jovenel Moïse, DHS has provided a means for Haitians already in the United […]
Discreción Procesal Con el fin de disminuir los más de 1.3 millones de casos pendientes en los tribunales de inmigración, los abogados del gobierno de la Oficina del Asesor Legal Principal (OPLA) han proporcionado un camino para terminar casos a través de la discreción procesal. La discreción procesal permite a las personas en procedimientos judiciales […]
The law firm congratulates attorney Greg Deckert on being named to the 2021 list of Super Lawyers for the fifteenth consecutive year. This recognition is given to no more than 5% of attorneys in Minnesota and they are chosen in part by their peers.
The law firm is pleased to have two additional staff for the summer, 2021. Jonathan R. Wolff is our law clerk and a rising 3L at the University of Minnesota Law School where he is involved in the Student IP Law Association (SIPLA). He will also be part of the Intellectual Property Clinic this fall. […]
TPS Venezuela El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) anunció el 8 de marzo del 2021 que había designado el país de Venezuela para el estatus de protección temporal (TPS). Esta comunicación ha sido un alivio vital para muchos venezolanos quienes habían llegado a los Estados Unidos en los últimos meses o años. ¿Qué es importante […]
Scott Andrew Fulks was one of four pro bono attorneys who co-counseled with The Advocates for Human Rights in order to obtain a writ of mandamus ordering ICE to release four detainees. Mr. Fulks helped secure the freedom of a Cuban who had fled persecution in his home country but had been ordered deported. After […]
