Resources
January 2016
Changes to Estate Tax Exemption Amounts
Below is a summary of the Minnesota estate tax exemption and federal estate and gift exemption amounts for 2016. Please let us know if... Read more
December 2015
Who’s Who Legal: Transport 2016
FMJ is pleased to announce that two of our attorneys have been named to the Who’s Who Legal: Transport 2016 list. This publication is... Read more
December 2015
Shannon McDonough Named a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America
FMJ shareholder Shannon McDonough has been named a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA). The LCA is a trial lawyer honorary... Read more
December 2015
Don Mark Presents “The Legalities of Drones” at Robotics Alley Conference & Expo
On December 1, 2015, FMJ shareholder Donald Chance Mark, Jr. gave a 90-minute presentation in Minneapolis, Minnesota at Robotics Alley™, an initiative founded by ReconRobotics... Read more
December 2015
Bob Fafinski & Fellow CEOs Work on Habitat for Humanity Home
As part of the 14th annual “CEO Build Day,” Bob Fafinski and 17 other CEOs worked on a Habitat for Humanity home in North... Read more
December 2015
What is Probate?
It is a common misconception that having a last will and testament avoids probate. However, probate is the process for determining the validity of... Read more
October 2015
It’s National Estate Planning Awareness Week
This week is National Estate Planning Awareness Week. Fall is a great time to start or revisit your estate plan (before the busy holiday season begins). Our... Read more
October 2015
Estate Planning Checklist: Cabin Succession
Planning for the succession of your cherished family cabin is crucial. People often see it as a daunting task and may be reluctant to... Read more
October 2015
FMJ Co-Founder Donald Chance Mark, Jr. Receives Distinguished Alumni Award
Last month, Don Mark, 1965 senior class president of Minnetonka High School, was presented with the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Minnetonka Alumni Association.... Read more
October 2015
Eden Prairie News: Drone Use Comes with Rules
FMJ shareholder Donald Chance Mark, Jr. was recently interviewed by Eden Prairie News about the legalities of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) use. “This is... Read more
October 2015
Hendrix Consulting Group – Section 333 Exemption & COA
Recently, FMJ had the pleasure of assisting Hendrix Consulting Group, LLC, an Eden Prairie company, with their successful application for a Federal Aviation Administration... Read more
July 2015
Five Estate Planning Myths & Misconceptions
1. All my property will be disbursed by the terms of my will. A will only distributes the assets left in a decedent’s individual... Read more
July 2015
Seven Reasons You May Need an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Attorney
You purchased a UAS to fly with your kids and realize you have taken outstanding photos that you may want to sell commercially. You... Read more
July 2015
Eight FMJ Shareholders Named 2015 ‘Super Lawyers’
We are proud to announce that more than one-third of our attorneys have been named 2015 ‘Super Lawyers’ and ‘Rising Stars.’ Super Lawyers is... Read more
July 2015
Minnesota’s New Limited Liability Company Act & What it Means for Businesses
Minnesota first adopted laws establishing limited liability companies (LLCs) as a new form of business entity in 1992. LLCs have been wildly popular ever... Read more