• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • Our Firm
    • About Our Firm
    • Advantages of Working With Our Firm
    • Attorney and Staff Profiles
    • Communities We Serve
      • Minnesota
        • Bemidji
        • Crookston
        • East Grand Forks
        • Fertile
        • Thief River Falls
      • North Dakota
        • Devils Lake
        • Dickinson
        • Grafton
        • Grand Forks
        • Minot
    • Job Opportunities
    • Speaker Connection
  • Estate Planning
    • Asset Protection
    • Business Planning
    • Elder Law & Medicaid Services
    • Estate And Gift Tax Figures
    • Estate Planning Services
    • Family-Owned Businesses & Farms
    • Financial Planning Assistance
    • Incapacity Planning
    • Legacy Planning
    • LGBTQ Estate Planning
    • Pet Planning
    • Probate
    • SECURE Act
    • Special Needs Planning
    • Trust Administration
  • Elder Law
    • Are You A Caregiver
    • Conservatorship
    • Coping with Alzheimer’s
    • Hospice Care
    • Life Care Planning Services
    • Medicaid Benefits
    • Nursing Home Planning
    • Veterans Benefits
  • Seminars/Webinars
  • Resources
    • Client Resources
      • Estate Planning Resources for Farmers
      • Elder Law Resources
        • Bemidji
        • Grand Forks Elder Law
        • Minot Elder Law
        • Thief River Falls Elder Law
      • Estate Planning Checklist
      • Is Your Estate Plan Outdated?
      • Probate Checklist
      • Probate Resources
        • Bemidji Probate
        • Grand Forks Probate
        • Minot Probate
        • Thief River Falls Probate
      • Relocation Toolkit
      • Top 10 Estate Planning Techniques
    • DocuBank
    • Elder Law Reports
    • Free Medicaid/Long-Term Care Calculator
    • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Asset Protection
        • Business Planning
        • Business Succession Planning
      • Elder Law
        • Medicaid Planning
        • Veteran’s Benefits
        • Nursing Home Planning
      • Estate Planning
        • Estate Planning & Divorce
        • Estate Planning for Women
        • Job of an Executor
        • Families Without an Estate Plan
        • Gift, Estate, and Inheritance Taxes
        • Including Philanthropy in Your Estate Plan
        • Including Your Pet in Your Estate Plan
        • LGBTQ Estate Planning
        • Power of Attorney
        • Serving as Executor
      • Financial Planning
      • Incapacity Planning
        • Social Security Benefits
        • Understanding SSI and SSDI
      • Trust Administration & Probate
        • Probate
        • Small Estate Probate
        • Trusts
        • Wills
    • Newsletters
    • Probate & Estate Planning Savings Calculator
    • Professional Resources
    • Published Books
    • Reports
      • Advanced Estate Planning
      • Basic Estate Planning
      • Estate Planning for Niches
      • Trust Administration
  • Reviews
    • Our Reviews
    • Review us
  • Contact Us
  • Blog

GermanLawGroup

Estate Planning & Medicaid Attorneys in Grand Forks , North Dakota

Call us today(800) 774-7576

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkdin
  • Instagram
  • Youtube
Attend A Free Seminar
Home » Communities We Serve – Minot

Communities We Serve – Minot

A well thought out estate plan can help grow your assets during your working years, protect you and your loved ones from unexpected events such as your incapacity or death, and provide for your loved ones once you are gone. Giving everything your estate plan can accomplish, finding the right estate planning attorney to help you create your plan should be a priority. At the German Law we have dedicated our Minot, North Dakota legal practice to helping people just like you create an estate plan that reflects their immediate and long-term estate planning needs and goals.

The History of Minot, North Dakota

Minot city is currently the fourth largest city by population in North Dakota. The city grew to its size very rapidly thanks to James J. Hills Great Northern Railroad, of which Minot is the last stop on the line. The land the town was built upon was initially owned by Erik Ramstad, who was convinced to give the land over to the railroad and eventually became a town leader. Mr. Hill’s progress extending the railroad came to a stop for the winter in 1886 because of a failure to cross the Gassman Coulee. While progress on the railroad was stopped, everyone who came to the end of the line made camp in Minot. In a few short months the town’s population grew to over 5,000 residents, which helped create the town’s nickname, the “Magic City,” so named because it appeared to spring up overnight like magic. Minot city is named after a railroad investor and ornithologist named Henry D. Minot, and was officially incorporated in June of 1887.

In addition to the pioneering railroad laid by Mr. Hills, the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad reached Minot in 1893 and opened the town up for all kinds of activity. From early 1900 to 1920 Minot grew very rapidly due to its wide open tracks of land and accessibility by railroad. This accessibility and profitability lent itself to criminal activity of all kinds, especially smuggling goods from Canada into the U.S. Due in large part to Minot being a supply hub of Al Capone’s liquor smuggling operations, all manner of crimes were being perpetrated in the city, which led to its second nickname, “Little Chicago.” The Minot Air Force Base was constructed just north of the city in the 1950’s, which led to even more expansion and federal funding finding its way into the city.

The City of Minot Today

Unfortunately, the last half of the 20th century and into the 21st saw a number of disasters hit Minot, which ultimately served to strengthen the community. In 1969 the Souris River flooded the city and caused extensive damage. Fortunately, the Army Corp of Engineers worked hard to address the problem by straightening the path of the river and building flood control implements throughout the city. Despite their improvements, the river flooded again in 2011 and caused catastrophic damage to the city and surrounding areas. Minot is still a thriving city with a strong beating heart and an interesting cultural heritage. Over 40 percent of Minot’s residents are of Scandinavian descent and consequently, it is host every year to the largest Scandinavian-American festival, the Norsk Hostfest. Minot is also host to the North Dakota State Fair.

As well as this interesting heritage and the celebration that surrounds it, Minot is home to a symphony orchestra, opera company, dance and theatre troupes, as well as over a dozen parks and recreational facilities. The largest employer in Minot is by far the Air Force base, which employs almost 7,000 of the town’s 40,000 residents. Other major economic producers include; Trinity Health, Cognizant, and Minot State University.

The German Law in the Community

The attorneys and staff at The German Law are proud to be part of the Minot, North Dakota community. To us, our clients are much more than just clients – they are our neighbors, little league coaches, teachers, friends, and even family members. We are honored, therefore, to be able to help each and every one of them with their estate planning needs.

Unlike many other areas of the law, estate planning is not something that has a definitive beginning and end. On the contrary, estate planning should be a lifelong process and your estate plan should grow and evolve and you do over the course of your lifetime. Initially, your estate plan may focus primarily on protecting you and your young family from financial devastation should something happen to you. As you travel along through life, your estate plan may start to expand to include components that will help grow and protect your estate, such as retirement planning, business succession planning, and tax avoidance.

Your plan should also be individualized to include components that apply to you and your specific needs, such as special needs planning, business succession planning, or pet planning. Finally, as you contemplate your “Golden Years” you may wish to review your estate plan and include funeral planning to ensure that your wishes will be honored and that your loved ones won’t have to endure added stress while grieving your loss. At The German Law we would be honored to be by your side throughout each stage of your life, making sure that you, your assets, and your loved ones are protected.

Contact an Effective Estate Planning Attorney in North Dakota

If you have questions or concerns regarding your Minot, North Dakota estate planning needs, contact the experienced North Dakota estate planning attorneys at The German Law by calling 701-738-0060 to schedule your appointment.

Primary Sidebar

TESTIMONIALS

Client Review
August 24, 2020
    

Needed to come in to get specific advice for our needs. The attorney spoke to us in terms we could understand, coming to our level and did not make up feel uncomfortable. They were very considerate and caring. We didn’t feel rushed. We felt like they cared and knew what they were doing.

C.P., Minnesota
Client Review
August 24, 2020
    

We were wonderfully satisfied. Wayne did an outstanding job of explaining, diagramming and answering questions and concerns.

JW & CD, North Dakota
Client Review
August 24, 2020
    

They were courteous, efficient, knowledgeable, and trustworthy.

D.T., Minnesota
Client Review
August 24, 2020
    

Very helpful. Our children and us are are confident in your group.

-Anonymous, Fargo, North Dakota
Client Review
August 24, 2020
    

"Very professional, covered all, expertise, friendly, peace of mind now."

- Anonymous, North Dakota
Client Review
August 24, 2020
    

So much of a client's high or low opinion of an organization depends on their welcomed feeling. I felt that every time I visited the office, every person I talked with listened and took action on my concern or questions! They were also very friendly.

~J.R., Grand Forks, ND
Client Review
August 24, 2020
    

From phone calls to signing the final documents I was treated with respect, kindness, and understanding by Wayne & Jenn. Every business that wants their business represented well should have someone like Jenn & Wayne. They both made me feel relaxed and assured I was at the right place at the right time at this time in my life. 

~ Deborah Rucinksi, North Dakota 
Client Review
August 24, 2020
    

All of the paperwork was completed in a timely matter. Wayne was very good in explaining the trust to us. 

~Anonymous
Client Review
August 24, 2020
    

Thank you for taking care of my finances after I am gone. I worried about probate once; hopefully this has been solved. Everyone was very polite and helpful. Thank you Katie for answering my questions, and also Jenn.

- Anonymous
Client Review
August 24, 2020
    

This Avvo rating is killer and so deserved! You are the best brother! The only thing is I think the 10 rating is too low, in my book you go to 11! Congratulations on the award, you should be very very proud. See you at your Holiday party, thx for the invite.

Anthony G., Los Angeles, CA
Client Review
August 24, 2020
    

Everyone at German Law was helpful and pleasant. I felt good about my decision, I thought I was doing the right thing for myself & my family. Wayne took his time and didn't rush, which is good because a lot of this can be over people's heads.

A.W., Red Lake Falls, MN
Client Review
April 15, 2021
    

Excellent

Very interesting, informative and valuable information and ideas.

Valuable information.

RP
Client Review
April 15, 2021
    

5 STARS! Thanks for allowing this to be on a webinar! Very interested in this topic.

Great Estate Planning Guide

SD
November 25, 2022
    

John provided very short turn-around time that we needed. He built an amortization schedule that really met our needs. He was responsive and very easy to work with! Quick and easy!

 

Cammy was also very helpful and professional!

November 25, 2022
    

Really Liked it.
Assisted by John Oelke

November 25, 2022
    

Excellent!

<
>

FREE ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHEET

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Where We Are

German Law
2650 32nd Avenue South, Suite O
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: (701) 738-0060
Fax: (701) 738-0064

See Larger Map Get Directions

Office Hours

Monday8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 PM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Map

Footer

  • Speaker Connection
  • Advantages of Working With Our Firm
  • About The American Academy
  • Sitemap
  • Contact Us

Connect to Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkdin
  • Instagram
  • Youtube
footer-logo

© 2023 German Law
All Right Reseved.

Attorney Advertisement