Areas of Practice


Estate Planning

 

It is important for your health care wishes to be followed when you are unable to make those decisions yourself.  It is also important that your assets are distributed as you wish upon your death.  Let us assist you with your estate planning.


Probate

 

Probates can be overwhelming.  Let us guide you through this process and help you compile an inventory, notify and pay creditors, and distribute assets.


Family Law

 

Custody and divorce actions are emotional and complex.  Let our experienced attorneys guide you though these matters and provide you with advice about property distributions, spousal support, child support, and parenting plans.


Real Estate Law

 

Our office provides many real estate related services, including title opinions, title insurance, purchase agreements, farm leases, and loan closings.


Mediation Services

 

Tracy L. Laaveg is a trained mediator.  Let her be your unbiased neutral and help you resolve your family-related issues before litigation.


Parenting Investigations

 

Both Tracy L. Laaveg and Cassey A. Schmiess are trained parenting investigators in North Dakota.  They are qualified to collect facts and set them forth in a report with recommendations that are in your child's best interests.  This report may aid parties in settlement negotiations.


Guardianships/Conservatorships

 

If someone you know is incapacitated and unable to care for themself or their interests, a guardian or conservator may be needed.  Tracy L. Laaveg has extensive experience in establishing guardianships and conservatorships and will walk you through this process.


Additional Services

Child Support, Civil Litigation, Juvenile Court, and others