NATIVE AMERICAN ESTATE PLANNING

North Dakota Estate Planning for Native Americans with Boppre Law Firm
 

Our Native American clients have unique needs. The standard estate plan that works for most of our clients does not address the needs of the Native American community, particularly as it relates to trust and restricted lands.

By carefully crafting a will which complies with the American Indian Probate Reform Act of 2004 (AIPRA), we help our Native American clients take the proper steps to ensure their land and assets go to whom they want while making sure that all federal requirements are met.

AIPRA very strictly dictates who receives what if someone passes away without a will. While there are still specific requirements to be met regarding who can inherit, a will provides far more freedom to the Native American community to specify and care for their family in ways that the government may not do so. Further, preparing a will can help avoid the possibility of a forced sale of land.

At the Boppre Law Firm, we have developed and offer Native American Legacy Planning (NALP). A NALP can be revocable or irrevocable. This is different from the federal government holding land and minerals in trust (trust and restricted land). With a NALP, an individual has complete control over the assets held in trust. There are several benefits to a NALP including:

  • leave a legacy for one’s descendants

  • protect and preserve assets

  • control who gets what, when, and under what conditions

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Give us a call today at 701-852-5224 to discuss how a NALP can help you leave a legacy for your descendants!