Sellnow Law Office

03/26/2023

We welcome Maria Eldidy to Sellnow Law Office! She is a Long Prairie Native who will be training with Thomas. If you see her congratulate her on being sworn in to the Minnesota Bar.

09/25/2015

Attorney Jason Sellnow is fired up for the homecoming parade! Go Thunder!

09/14/2015

Feeling unhappy?

I wanted to share a non-typical training update on Pendleton Judicial Training Blog to which I subscribe.

I know many people get in a rut of self pity and negativism. The article sets out 10 easy habits to recognize in yourself or others around you. Please take time to talk to friends and relatives who are exhibiting some of these habits. Encourage them to change their prospective and focus on their strengths and if necessary, SEEK HELP.

WE ALL WORK IN A HYPER-COMPETITIVE, STRESS FILLED ENVIRONMENT: The practice of law can be demanding and exceedingly stressful. Put an ordinary individual (which includes even the most well balanced...

08/06/2015

Congratulations to Jason Sellnow on joining the Long Prairie Volunteer Fire Department. To learn more about serving our community by joining the volunteer fire department click this link: http://tinyurl.com/ogksgoh

The Long Prairie Fire Department has been serving the community since 1889 protecting lives and property.  The department recently received the exceptional ISO insurance rating of "4".  Services provided by the department include fire suppression, EMS, rescue and extrication.&nbs…

04/13/2015

Announcing a new website that I have been working on . . www.sellnowlaw.com I am planning on updating the blog periodically as well as adding more information in Tom's profile. Please criticize and comment freely.

07/10/2014

Jason Sellnow's answer: LONG CONVOLUTED LAWYER ANSWER
In Minnesota Law the legal relationship and rights of an adoptive parent are equivalent to a biological parent.

Digression: There is a recognized constitutionally protected right for a parent to have a relationship with a child and is alway...

07/10/2014

Answer: I would not want a child taken to a country who is not a member of the Hague Convention. Countries who are members have agreed to certain guidelines when dealing with international custody an...

06/26/2014

This is not sound legal advice for how to get out of work today, but is is hilarious.

Jason Gay provides step-by-step instructions on how to flee the office and watch Thursday's all-important World Cup match.

06/19/2014

10 Reasons to update your estate plan: Typically a review of your estate plan is advised if you have a life changing moment. You should revisit your estate plan in the following circumstances:
1. Marriage;
2. Divorce;
3. New Child;
4. Purchased a new asset (home, vacation property, other real estate or important personal property);
5. Change in your health condition;
6. Death in the family (or someone named in your documents);
7. Large changes (increase or decrease) in the value of your estate;
8. Relocation to another state.
9. If you have an IRA or 401(k), prior to reaching age 70 1/2 years of age;
10. Substantial passage of time (because of frequent changes in State Law).

06/19/2014