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My clients receive my undivided attention. I focus on learning your story and understanding your specific needs. With a broad base of legal knowledge, I will thoughtfully consider your issues, identify your options, and strategically use the right tools to accomplish your goals.With nearly 20 years of experience, I bring considerable expertise in the following areas:- estate planning: planning and preparation of wills, revocable trusts, health care directives, financial powers of attorney, beneficiary designations for life insurance, and retirement plans- estate and trust administration- litigation of contested probate, trust, guardianship, and conservatorship matters- business succession planning- private foundation administration- antenuptial/prenuptial agreements- drafting and administration of family limited partnerships; family cabin trusts/Limited Liability Companies; irrevocable life insurance trusts; qualified domestic trusts; grantor trusts; intentionally defective grantor trusts; charitable remainder trusts; charitable lead trusts; special and supplemental needs trustsConscientious in my approach, I will engage you in a conversation to explore the advantages, disadvantages, and challenges of important life decisions. Your best interests are my top priority. In addition to my practice, I teach continuing education courses to lawyers, accountants, and financial advisors on a variety of estate planning, business succession planning, and estate administration topics.It was an honor to be named “Hero of the Week” by a radio station, designated a “North Star Lawyer” by the Minnesota State Bar Association, and recognized for my commitment to pro bono work by Woodbury Magazine. I am dedicated to serving my community through prominent roles in local government, and committed to education.

Listed skills include Trusts, Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Powers Of Attorney, and 31 others.