March 18th, 2023 - Anton Cheskis of Huemoeller, Gontarek & Cheskis PLC joined Susan Crumb, Senior Assistant Hennepin County Attorney, to discuss financial exploitation of vulnerable adults at the “Trust & Estate Litigation in 2023 – We Are Not Alone!” conference on March 7, 2023. The discussion focused on identifying, assisting victims, litigating, and prosecuting against financial exploitation of vulnerable adults from a civil and criminal perspective. For more information and to request a copy of the presentation, contact Minnesota CLE: https://www.minncle.org/seminar/1043422301

June 14th, 2021 - HGC was proud to sponsor the 18th hole in the 2021 Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at The Wilds Golf Club. HGC Attorneys Anton Cheskis and Mark Ostlund competed in the event and had a great time catching up with and supporting many local businesses. Until next year!

May 6th, 2021 - HGC attorney Anton Cheskis successfully negotiated a settlement over $800,000 in a fiercely contested estate and trust litigation case on behalf of the objecting children. The issues in the case were the decedent's legal capacity to change his estate plan and whether the decedent was unduly influenced to disinherit his children. We continue to be extremely happy to be able to obtain such favorable results for our clients!

June 22nd, 2020 - Anton Cheskis did an online Q&A with commercial real estate broker Chad Heer from KW Commercial. The link to the 5 Question Friday episode can be seen by visiting: https://chadheer2.kw.com/2020/06/12/5-question-friday-real-estate-attorney/ To visit the YouTube video directly, please visit https://youtu.be/62LEtBvrPKU

May 13th, 2020 - The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devasting economic impact of Minnesota property owners. Certain Minnesota counties have adopted resolutions to provide some level of property tax late payment relief for certain qualifying property owners. These resolutions vary from county to county, and a huge percentage of Minnesota counties have adopted no relief programs to date. Minnesota Statute 279.01 mandates that yearly property taxes shall be paid one-half on May 15 and one-half on October 15 th . Because property tax payments are mandated by state law, only the state legislature has the legal authority to suspend or delay any statutory deadline or obligation. As of May 1, 2020, the state legislature has not undertaken such an action. Under Minnesota Statue 279.01, individual counties do have the authority to suspend penalties for late payments upon a finding that such penalties are "unjust and unreasonable." As of May 1, 2020, the following Minnesota counties have adopted policies suspending late payment penalties (click the link for a detailed analysis of each county's program): Ramsey County Hennepin County Dakota County Washington County Olmstead County Crow Wing County Houston County Kandiyohi County Mower County Sherburne County Steele County Winona County Taxpayers should consult their local county government unit regarding any late payment penalty suspensions which have been adopted. It is vital for taxpayers to understand that there are still serious legal implications to failing to pay taxes or paying property taxes late. Taxpayers should consult with a qualified attorney regarding their how their individual situations would be impacted. DISCLAIMER: This Blog/Web Site is made available by the lawyer or law firm publisher for educational purposes only as well as to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice. By using this blog site you understand that there is no attorney client relationship between you and the Blog/Web Site publisher. The Blog/Web Site should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state.

March 12th, 2020 - Allison J. Gontarek will be co-presenting on March 12th at an Estate Planning seminar. The event is sponsored by Wings Financial Advisors and Wings Credit Union. EVENT INFO: Prior Lake Library 16210 Eagle Creek Avenue SE, Prior Lake MN 55372 Thursday, March 12th, 2020: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Co-presenting at the event will be Dan Battcher, a Wings Financial Credit Union Advisor Dan Battcher Financial Advisor / Wings Financial Advisors 14985 Glazier Ave Apple Valley, MN 55124 Tel 952-997-8267

January 17th, 2020 - Allison J. Gontarek will be co-presenting on February 6th at an Estate Planning workshop. EVENT INFO: Retirement Basics - Savage Library 13090 Alabama Avenue, Savage MN 55378 Thursday, February 6th, 2020: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Co-presenting at the event will be Dan Battcher, a Wings Financial Credit Union Advisor Dan Battcher Financial Advisor / Wings Financial Advisors 14985 Glazier Ave Apple Valley, MN 55124 Tel 952-997-8267

April 24th, 2019 - Allison J. Gontarek will be co-presenting on April 27th about Estate Planning. EVENT INFO: Wings Financial Advisors: Estate Planning - Chanhassen Library Saturday, April 27th, 2019: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Co-presenting at the event will be Dan Battcher, a Wings Financial Credit Union Advisor Dan Battcher Financial Advisor / Wings Financial Advisors 14985 Glazier Ave Apple Valley, MN 55124 Tel 952-997-8267

February 26th, 2018 - The real estate gurus at the WCCO Real Estate Radio Hour show welcomed Anton Cheskis again on February 24 to talk about legal issues involving investment properties ownership and management. The discussion included benefits to owning real estate in an LLC vs. individually, and tips on landlord/tenant management issues. You can check out the podcast here! https://omny.fm/shows/real-estate-radio-hour/02-24-18-real-estate-radio-hour

November 16th, 2017 - Anton Cheskis of Huemoeller & Gontarek PLC teamed with Kirstin Helmers of Mason & Helmers at the 2017 Real Estate Institute to educate fellow real estate attorneys on undue influence and capacity issues in real estate conveyances. Anton and Kirstin explained the concepts of capacity and undue influence and their application to real estate transactions, highlighting the red flags and practical due diligence that real estate attorneys should be aware of and undertake to minimize the risk of a potentially invalid transaction. For more information and to request a copy of the presentation, contact Minnesota CLE: https://www.minncle.org/SeminarDetail.aspx?ID=1017211801

November 16th, 2017 - Bryce Huemoeller of Huemoeller & Gontarek PLC met with real estate agents of ReMax Preferred on August 29, 2017, to discuss issues unique to the sale and purchase of small businesses. The discussion covered topics typically involved in the sale of a small business including valuation, the purchase agreement and key terms of most transactions. Special emphasis was given to the significant difference between the sale of real estate and the sale of an operating business.

November 16th, 2017 - Bryce Huemoeller of Huemoeller & Gontarek PLC attended a quarterly educational hour with agents of ReMax Preferred on April 25, 2017. The presentation related the rights and obligations of lakeshore owners, and the unique issues that real estate agents must understand to assist and advise their clients in the sale and purchase of lakeshore and other water access property.

October 20th, 2017 - Anton Cheskis appeared on the Real Estate Radio Hour on WCCO on October 14, 2017 and joined hosts Chris Rooney and Andy Pratz of the RE/MAX Preferred team to discuss residential seller's disclosure issues and their impact on real estate transactions. Check out the podcast here! https://omny.fm/shows/real-estate-radio-hour/10-14-17-real-estate-radio-hour

October 20th, 2017 - Anton Cheskis of Huemoeller & Gontarek joined Susan Crumb, Senior Assistant Hennepin County Attorney, to discuss financial exploitation of vulnerable adults at the 2017 Probate & Trust Law Section Conference. The discussion focused on identifying, assisting victims, litigating, and prosecuting against financial exploitation of vulnerable adults from a civil and criminal perspective. For more information and to request a copy of the presentation, contact Minnesota CLE: https://www.minncle.org/SeminarDetail.aspx?ID=1016031701