Planning for the future by having a strong estate plan in place is important for every North Dakota adult. Regardless of age, income level and health status, there is significant benefit in addressing estate planning and probate issues as soon as possible. One way to...
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Estate planning and probate considerations for college students
Young people are typically not concerned with things such as their long-term health or what will happen if they pass unexpectedly. These are things that many are uncomfortable to think about, but in reality, every North Dakota adult would benefit from giving thought...
Child custody can be one of the most complex family law matters
When North Dakota parents make the choice to divorce, they know that this decision will ultimately impact their kids. This family law decision affects every member of the family, and kids can experience emotional difficulty while going through this time of...
Does the closing process for your future home have you worried?
Buying a home can come with mixed emotions. When you first started looking for a house, you may have found each visit enticing and adventurous. You may even have found a house or two right away that you thought you could love. Of course, looking at pictures of a home...
What to do when a breach of contract occurs
Business owners in North Dakota and elsewhere depend on contracts to make their companies run smoothly. Unfortunately, some find that, even with contracts in place, there are those who ultimately fail to uphold their end of any agreed-upon terms. What can one do to...
Are family law matters becoming more difficult?
Divorce is difficult for every member of the family, but sometimes North Dakota parents can make this more difficult by fighting and disputing over every detail. For some time now, the trend has been to lean toward joint custody or shared parenting, but this does not...
Estate planning and probate considerations for the new year
With nearly a month already gone in 2020, not everyone is keeping up with the resolutions they've made for themselves. It's hard to stick to a diet or other types of self-improvement over time. It may not be easy to create and stick to beneficial new habits, but one...
The family law landscape has changed for fathers
Dads play a vital role in the lives of their children, but it can be difficult to maintain this relationship after divorce. In the past, dads had a particularly difficult time securing custody rights as most family courts gave preference to the mothers. Now, however,...
Give your executor, trustee appointments their due consideration
Estate planning is a very involved process. If you want to create a comprehensive plan, you will likely need to delve deep into your personal matters and think long and hard about what you truly want. Some decisions may come easy to you, but others may give you pause...
Bad estate planning and probate choices of the rich and famous
Many people in North Dakota believe that wills and other legal protections are only necessary for people who have a significant amount of money or valuable assets they want to protect. Everyone can benefit from thinking about estate planning and probate issues,...