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A divorce is a life-altering event that can significantly affect various aspects of your life, including your estate plan. When going through a divorce, it's essential to reassess and update your estate plan to help ensure that your wishes are still accurately...
When your parents passed away, they left you their remaining wealth as an inheritance. You were already married, but it was clear to you that your parents meant for this money to go to you. After all, they would want it to stay within the family. Now your spouse has...
While driving under the influence of alcohol is certainly a problem throughout North Dakota and nationwide, many DUI arrests involve drivers who are suspected of being under the influence of drugs. Sometimes, they have a variety of legal and illegal drugs in their...
All too often, people will say that they’re too young to make an estate plan. If you ask someone in their 30s if they’ve written a will yet, they’ll tell you that they want to, but they’re planning to do it later. They may not even really think of this as...
In life, it helps to be prepared for any eventualities, even the ones that seem unlikely. Divorce is one of them. No one envisions the end of their marriage but things do not always work out despite your best efforts. It is why you need to plan for such a possibility...
As the crisis of fatal drug overdoses in this country continues, more states have enacted some form of “Good Samaritan” law that provides immunity from arrest and prosecution to those who seek emergency help for themselves or someone else. Every state’s law is...
With the advancement of technology, couples with fertility issues have a vast range of solutions, including having a gestational carrier. North Dakota leads the nation in assisted reproduction technology (ART), allowing residents to create their dream families. A...
Picture this: you are out at your favorite bar catching up with a long-time friend over a drink when someone suddenly attacks you. First, they go on a tirade, which you ignore. But their aggression doesn’t stop. They physically attack you. And before you know it, you...
Homeownership is a common goal, but it is one that many people need help to achieve. Many properties in North Dakota belong to more than one person. It is common for spouses and romantic partners to purchase property together. Sometimes siblings or even cousins...
Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and other drugs is a charge that should be taken seriously. North Dakota has significant penalties for those charged with this offense. Besides the legal consequences (fines, imprisonment, and license suspension), a DUI...