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It’s that time of year again. The days are shorter, the air is crisp and cool, and the leaves are changing colors. For many people this signals their favorite time of year, Fall. What are some of your Fall traditions? Do you have a favorite cozy outfit you like to wear? Are you one of us lucky people who get…
In all the years that I worked as a Hospice Social Worker the one thing I heard the most often was, “I wish we had called Hospice sooner.” It is normal for families to put off the Hospice conversation because people feel like they are ‘giving up’. So, now is a good opportunity to provide you with information on what…
In today’s Team Tuesday, we take a moment to get to know Roger Zahn, one of the attorneys at Thomason Swanson & Zahn. Thomason Swanson & Zahn
This coming Monday is Labor Day; marking the end of summer, the beginning of the school year, and of course for some, a long weekend! But what really are we meant to celebrate on this holiday, besides getting to sleep in on a Monday? How did Labor Day get started? In the late 1800s, at the height of the Industrial…
I think it is safe to say that most of us like to feel like we are in control. Well, one thing we totally have no control over is aging. So, here are some thoughts on how to try to make this chapter in our life as positive as possible. Those of us who are 60 years old and older…
What Is a Health Care Directive? A health care directive is a written document that informs others of your health care wishes. It allows you to name a person (or “agent”) to make decisions for you if you are unable to do so. Under Minnesota law, anyone 18 or older can make a health care directive. Why Might I Need…
With the numbers of COVID-19 growing, Governor Tim Walz has issued an Executive Order to mandate face masks in Minnesota. But what does that mean exactly? Just what is a Governor mandate and how is it enforced? Is a governor mandate a law? Executive orders issued by state governors are not the same as statutes passed by state legislatures but…
What Is Conservatorship and Guardianship? Conservatorship and guardianship typically result from court proceedings in which the court appoints someone (a “conservator” or “guardian”) to manage another person’s financial affairs or personal care decisions. Generally, those proceedings are permitted only when a person becomes so incapacitated or impaired that he or she is unable to make financial or personal decisions, and…
Here at Thomason, Swanson & Zahn, we would like to wish you and your family a happy and safe Independence Day!
As July 4th rolls near we prepare to celebrate the birth of our nation. This usually means picnics, decorations, food and of course, FIREWORKS! What better way to celebrate our independence than with something that goes boom! As exciting as this is, we need to make sure that we keep safety in mind while celebrating. Fireworks can be very dangerous…
