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Recently Charles DeMakis appeared on Midwest Law Talk hosted by Joe Wetch to discuss the basics of estate planning.  Take a listen!

DeMakis Law, PLLC is excited to announce that Charles G. DeMakis has earned top ratings from Super Lawyers, the Thomson Reuters lawyer rating service. Charles G. DeMakis, owner of DeMakis Law, PLLC was selected to the 2022 Great Plains Super Lawyers. Charles was...

North Dakota currently recognizes two forms of lifetime real property transfer deeds in which the owner or grantor retains control of the property while living. The two forms are the life estate deed and the transfer on death deed. I get many calls regarding the...

DeMakis Law, PLLC is excited to announce that Charles G. DeMakis has earned top ratings from Super Lawyers, the Thomson Reuters lawyer rating service. Charles G. DeMakis, owner of DeMakis Law, PLLC was selected to the 2021 Great Plains Super Lawyers. Charles was...

So you have taken the big step to start a business.  AWESOME!  The first thing you should do is create a business structure to protect yourself and your business. The LLC is currently one of the most popular and prevalent business forms in America (so you’re in good...

With daily changes and developments with COVID-19 make sure you have a plan to continue or restart your operations. It is also wise to know you rights and your benefits under the CARES act and the programs available by the federal government. The SBA has an excellent...

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to occupy our daily lives it is important to plot a course through these times of uncertainty.  At times of crisis legal and economic planning is vital as we move through this uncharted territory and new normal. DeMakis Law continues...

As a practicing oil and gas title attorney I get several calls on a weekly basis with questions regarding North Dakota minerals and how title is held.  There are several nuances to mineral ownership in North Dakota.  The issue raised the most by people is why the...

Sometimes I run across articles, while aimed at attorney's, are directly relevant to everyone.  Now that the holiday season is over and a new year is upon us its important to take time for your self.  Personal wellness is important to everyone, not just attorney's. ...

As the year draws to an end now is a good time to evaluate your legal affairs and organize documents and plans in the case of a life changing event. It is never to early to have your affairs in order as life is unpredictable. No one ever plans to be sick or disabled....