Whether you are a small business owner or you are in charge of a larger corporation, you may have adopted a mark for your company. Marks are designed to alert customers to your brand, and can be a name, symbol or sign that represents your company. Although marks are not required to be registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, there are several benefits to doing so. There are also some things you should keep in mind before More +

Guardians and conservators are both, generally speaking, types of custodians under Minnesota law. However, the general idea of caring for someone is more or less where the similarity ends. As detailed by the Minnesota Conference of Chief Judges, the basic difference between guardianship and conservatorship is that guardians perform personal or healthcare decisions while conservators handle finances. Please read on for a brief discussion of both of these in more detail. You may want to establish a guardianship if you need to More +

It is never easy when a close friend or family member passes away. Often there are strong emotions involved, and it can be difficult to make the final arrangements. One of the most overwhelming items to deal with may be that of finalizing the estate and distributing the deceased’s property. The difficulty of doing so depends on how the final terms were set up and whether the estate will be required to go through the probate process. The probate process is designed More +

The decision to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is never an easy one. Even if you understand the pros and cons, you may still have some reservations about pushing forward. This is natural, as filing for bankruptcy is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. Understanding the primary advantages of Chapter 7 bankruptcy will help you decide if it’s the right decision for you at the present time: A new financial beginning: For the most part, Chapter 7 bankruptcy gives you More +

If you have a small business in Rochester, Minnesota, chances are that you are busy enough already without having to worry about licensing and renewal. At Dunlap & Seeger, P.A., we understand the need for an efficient and expedient solution to your legal requirements. That is why we keep up to date on the local and state requirements for licensing that affect a variety of businesses and trades in the city and the surrounding communities. Whether you are starting a new business or expanding More +