Taking care of those you love is a central mission of any will or guardianship. When you are responsible for the care of a dependent minor, or an aging loved one, it helps to have a guardian in place. Otherwise, the court could end up making that decision for you. Our estate planning process also includes living trusts.
Our firm has more than 25 years of experience in business planning, and we are ready to help you navigate the complicated world of limited liability companies, partnerships, corporations and business planning. Let our team represent you during an initial business formation or a business purchase, and give your endeavor the best chances for success.
Business Disputes
Limited Liability Companies
Intellectual Property
Chad Reverman grew up in Plymouth, Minnesota, and graduated from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in 2017. He was admitted to practice law in Minnesota in 2017. Before joining Markve & Zweifel, Chad had experience with business and intellectual property law, emphasizing patents, trademarks, and licensing. Using that background, Chad works in estate planning, probate, real property, and intellectual property. He is happy to work with first-time trademark and copyright filers to protect their rights.Outside of practicing law, Chad received his Bachelor's degrees in Physics and Philosophy from the University of Minnesota Morris in 2013. Chad lives in St. Paul with his wife, three dogs, two birds, and two rabbits. He enjoys spending time with his wife, baking, board games, and reading.
Jeff Zweifel is a 1987 graduate of Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was admitted to practice law in the state of Minnesota in 1987, and is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association. He received a bachelor’s degree in 1984 from Augsburg College in Minneapolis, MN. Mr. Zweifel has a general law practice background with an emphasis in real estate law. He has also acted as general counsel for a title insurance agency for more than ten years.
Real Estate Transactions
Like all things in life, real estate transactions can be easy or complicated. Having sound legal advice in your corner, helps you know the difference. For example, something as simple as the difference between taking the title as tenants-in-common or joint-tenants can make a significant difference. Our real estate attorneys and Minnesota State Bar Association Certified Real Property Specialist can guide you through your real estate transaction.
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
If you have any questions regarding this Executive Order, or other landlord-tenant matters you may be experiencing during this season contact our attorneys.
Stay ahead of the curve and establish a plan for your assets with our managed estate planning in Maple Grove, MN. The lawyers at Markve & Zweifel PLLC view financial planning and estate management as more than just a curating of your belongings. Your estate is more than just the total of your finances. Each member of your family may have competing interests, and there are children and aging loved ones to consider as well.
Wills
Writing a will is just one step in realizing your goals after you are gone. Understanding your options when it comes to revocable trusts and living wills can make a big difference when it comes to your taxing obligations and the amounts that your heirs eventually see in their bank accounts.
Trusts
Our approach to trust administration can include a multi-layered agreement with marital disclaimers and qualified terminal interests. Should they be needed, your trust can also include contingent descendant’s trusts, and supplemental needs provisions. When we craft the agreement, you can be sure that the administration of that agreement will run smoothly.
With the renewed interest in Short Sales, Wendy Haisley and Attorney Jeff Zweifel have participated in a number of Zoom meetings. On one of these recent meetings, they discussed the importance of knowing what is on title when an agent is listing a short sale. The posture of foreclosure and other liens and judgments could impact whether a short sale is possible for that property.