Fault vs. No-Fault Divorce

Do you need a legal reason to divorce your spouse in Minnesota? This may seem like an obvious question, but the reality is that most people do not know whether their state is a fault or no-fault divorce state. Distinguishing between a fault divorce and a no-fault divorce is important. Here, we want to discuss… read more

How Long is a Power of Attorney Valid in Minnesota?

It is often necessary to give a family member, friend, or professional entity a power of attorney, which means that you authorize another individual or company to conduct business on your behalf. A power of attorney can be granted for a limited amount of time or can become “durable,” meant to last a person’s entire… read more

How a DUI Charge Can Affect Your Life

Charges of driving under the influence are taken very seriously throughout Minnesota. The reality is that a significant percentage of all fatal traffic accidents each year across the state occur due to alcohol-impaired driving. Everybody on the roadway needs to understand that driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol is incredibly dangerous. Even if… read more

How to Avoid Probate in Minnesota

Probate court proceedings in the aftermath of a person’s death can be complicated. This is the process in which a deceased person’s assets are transferred to those who will inherit them, and this process can be lengthy, costly, and confusing. However, there are ways to avoid the probate process in Minnesota. Table of Contents1 Living… read more

Minnesota’s Ignition Interlock Device Program

If you have been charged with driving while intoxicated, the process can be frightening. From the time of your arrest through the court appearances, this can be an incredibly difficult situation. Even if a person avoids jail time after a DUI conviction, they may still have to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle…. read more

DWI & Child Endangerment in Minnesota

Minnesota law takes driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs very seriously, and DWI-related accidents often lead to serious injuries and fatalities. If an impaired driver has a child in their vehicle at the time they are stopped by law enforcement officials, or when an accident occurs, the state considers this a form of… read more

Minnesota Child Neglect and Abandonment Laws

Minnesota law enforcement officials take child neglect and abandonment laws very seriously. Parents are required to provide and care for children until they can take care of themselves. However, sometimes parents do not uphold these duties and choose to neglect or even abandon their children. This type of abuse can have a profound impact on… read more

Tactics Insurance Companies Use to Avoid Paying Claims

If you or somebody you care about has been injured due to the careless or negligent actions of somebody else, you should be able to obtain compensation for your injuries. However, when you are dealing with insurance carriers, you need to be aware of the various tactics that these companies will use to avoid paying… read more

The Dangers of Highway 14

While every road poses dangers for drivers, Highway 14 in Minnesota is known to be particularly hazardous when it comes to truck accidents. The injury and fatality rate for truck accidents on highway 14 is higher than it should be, despite efforts to increase safety. At Knutson+Casey, we want to discuss the crash rates on… read more

Will for Workers

Estate Planning for Mankato Medical Professionals With everything going on these days, Knutson + Casey knows that our first responders, nurses, doctors and other hospital staff are working overtime to keep our families safe. So to help support health care professionals and first responders in Mankato, Knutson + Casey is offering free basic Wills, Health… read more

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