As of January 1, 2024, the federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has been in effect, marking a significant change in how business entities in the United States manage their reporting obligations. Passed by Congress on January 1, 2021, the CTA introduces a...
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North Dakota Trust Law: Beneficiaries’ Ability to Remove and Replace Trustees
North Dakota Trust Law: Beneficiaries’ Ability to Remove and Replace Trustees For many individuals, trusts can serve an essential role in their estate plan. Trusts can provide numerous benefits, such as avoiding or minimizing probate, managing assets effectively, and...
Pore Space – What is it and why its a booming topic in ND
Leveraging the Benefits of Pore Space Law in North Dakota In our nation, North Dakota has become a hub for the energy industry, particularly in oil and gas production. However, recent legislation and court cases have introduced a new dimension to the property rights...
Estate Planning Appearance On Midwest Law Talk
Recently Charles DeMakis appeared on Midwest Law Talk hosted by Joe Wetch to discuss the basics of estate planning. Take a listen!
2022 Super Lawyers Award
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...
Life Estate Deeds Vs. Transfer On Death Deeds – Pros And Cons
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 Honored With 2021 Great Plains Super Lawyers Selection
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...
The Basics Of The LLC: The LLC Is Currently One Of The Most Popular Business Forms In The USA
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...
Resources Available And Crisis Management
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...
Plotting A Course In Troubled Times
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...
