A family farm is often a source of great pride for everyone involved. There sometimes comes a point when the owners of the farm realize their marriage isn’t working. If they decide to divorce, there are a lot of things that will need to happen. Understanding what you...
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How to choose the right guardian for your aging parents
As your parents age, a critical question may arise: who will care for them if they can no longer manage independently? In some cases, a guardian may be necessary to make important decisions concerning their health, finances and daily living. Choosing the right...
Why it’s getting harder for divorcing spouses to keep their homes
Determining what to do with a family home is often one of the biggest decisions that divorcing couples have to make if spouses own it together (or have otherwise invested significantly in it), which is typically the case. If one spouse wants to keep the home and the...
Tips for navigating the emotional side of a divorce
Going through a divorce means you’re going to experience a lot of emotions. While you may be elated that the process is in motion, there’s a chance that you’ll also experience some negative emotions. Being able to work through these emotions can help you to reduce the...
Should entrepreneurs worry about the Corporate Transparency Act?
Starting a new business means taking a lot of risk. People can’t know for sure how the market might respond to a new business endeavor, and rapid changes might render a once-viable concept unprofitable in a matter of weeks, months or years. Entrepreneurs not only need...
Is a “right of first refusal” a solution for an erratic schedule?
Even the best of co-parenting situations have their challenges. This can be particularly true when one parent has an erratic schedule due to on-call employment or the fact that their job requires frequent travel. That can cause the affected parent to rely frequently...
Should you consider antemortem (pre-death) probate?
One thing some people dread as they draft their will is that it will be challenged after their death. Families have been known to battle each other in court for any number of reasons. Some believe a decedent neglected to give them an adequate inheritance. They may...
Safeguard your legacy by keeping your will current
Creating a powerful will is about much more than making final arrangements. It also involves giving your loved ones peace of mind during a difficult time in their lives. Of course, the comfort of having your estate matters settled is beneficial, but an outdated,...
What are contract recitals and do you need them?
As a business owner, you probably have agreements governed by legal contracts with businesses, employees or others. Do you ever skim over the introductory paragraphs of your contracts, dismissing them as mere formalities? Those segments, usually starting with...
Saving a family farm from an adult child’s divorce
There are a variety of scenarios that could put a family farm at risk in North Dakota. For example, when agricultural families have multiple bad seasons back-to-back, they might find themselves in a scenario where they struggle to pay their bills and afford the...