You have a lot of decisions to make when creating your estate plan. One of them involves whether a will is enough to meet your goals. For some North Dakota residents, a will is enough to fulfill their wishes, but that does not hold true for everyone. Someone may have...
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Couples without children still need strong estate plans
Many people underestimate their need for a good estate plan or even a basic will. If you are married but don't have children, you may think the same thing. After all, if you pass away, your spouse will inherit your money and possessions, right? What will happen if...
4 possible signs of undue influence in estate planning
Even though death is a part of life, dealing with the loss of a loved one can be overwhelming. If you believe your loved one’s will does not accurately reflect his or her wishes, though, you may be in for additional heartache. You may also be at risk of losing...
How to behave at DUI checkpoints
There have been some efforts in recent years to outlaw DUI checkpoints in North Dakota. Until that time comes, drivers need to be aware of when a checkpoint will pop up. They also need to know their rights any time they come across these passages. The best piece...
Tips for administering an estate
If a friend or family member designates you as a personal representative or executor of his or her estate, you may feel thankful and honored. Having someone trust you with the duty of administering his or her assets can be a blessing. However, it can also be confusing...
Thinking about buying a foreclosure? Read this first
The North Dakota real estate market is hot, with plenty of investment opportunities for both sellers and buyers. Thanks to low interest rates and other factors, many potential homeowners are expanding their search to include foreclosures. While there is nothing wrong...
Does your estate planning cover your pets?
Planning for the care of your beloved pets if you die before them is not as simple as it is in the movies, where wealthy pet owners often leave their fortunes to their furry family members. However, including your pets in your estate planning does not need to be...
Tips to keep Thanksgiving guests from driving drunk
As the weather gets colder and the ground starts to freeze, families come together for the holiday season. As we fill our plates with turkey and mashed potatoes, the wine is often flowing as well. There's a lot to be thankful for, but sometimes the celebration goes...
Martens Named To Super Lawyers 2016 Great Plains Rising Star List
James W. Martens has been selected to the 2016 Great Plains Rising Stars list for North Dakota. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in North Dakota. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a research-driven, peer...
Hess Completes Sale, Establishes Bakken Midstream Joint Venture Valued At $5.35 Billion
Hess Corporation completed the previously announced sale of a 50 percent interest in its Bakken midstream assets to Global Infrastructure Partners for cash consideration of $2.675 billion. As planned, Hess and Global Infrastructure Partners have created a premier...