North Dakota Estate Planning Lawyers

What Is Estate Planning?
Estate planning is a process to consider alternatives for, to think through, and to set up legally effective arrangements that would meet your specific wishes if something happens to you or those … more
How to Obtain a Death Ceritifcate
When you are helping to wrap up the affairs of the deceased, you will probably need a death certificate to get access to bank accounts, safety deposit boxes and insurance proceeds. It is … more
What Sorts Of Instructions Are Made As Part Of An Estate Plan?
An estate plan consists of one or more documents that set forth instructions. Some documents are used to control health care decisions, others control your property in the event of your incapacity, … more

What are the tax advantages and/or implications of annuities?
One of the most attractive features of using annuities for retirement and/or estate planning may be the tax advantages that annuities provide. In some cases, however, depending on your tax situation, the tax advantages of annuities may not be sufficient to justify the purchase of annuities. As a result, it is extremely important to consult a tax advisor and/or an experienced … more
Power of Attorney, Durable Power of Attorney & Health Care Directives: What Is the Difference?
Every state allows competent adults to grant another person the power to be their “agent”, to act on their behalf. These powers generally fall under three different categories, each having different legal requirements. They are a Power of Attorney, a Durable Power of Attorney, and a Health Care Directive/Proxy. A power of attorney is a document which allows an agent to … more

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