Law Office of Janel C. Frank
A law firm specializing in Estate Planning and Employee Benefits
Located in Bismarck, North Dakota
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Recent Articles
As an expert on Estate Planning and Law, Janel C. Frank regularily highlights topics related to the field in a series of informative blog posts. These are provided as a resource to the public and visitors to this site.
When More Than One Probate Becomes Necessary
Probate has a bad name. And most people don’t want one, much less two (or more). But there are instances in which more than one probate proceeding can be necessary. If you die owning real property in a state other than the state in which you are domiciled, a second...
Other Reasons Why Having a Will is a Good Idea
There are additional reasons why having a Will is a good idea. Wills generally include a guardianship clause when parents have minor children. This clause allows the parents to name the person they want to serve as guardian should the parents die while their children...
What is the Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Assets?
Probate assets are any assets that require a probate proceeding in order to pass to the intended heir or devisee (if the decedent had a will) or the individual entitled to receive the property under the laws of intestacy (if the decedent had no will). Probate assets...