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Minnesota Estate Planning Lawyers


Welcome to the Minnesota Estate Planning Guide. Helping people with their estate planning needs. Our practice areas include: Wills, Trusts, Health Care Directives (Living Wills), Probate, Tax Planning, Disability Planning, Sale of Real Estate, Special Needs Trusts, Seniors, Elder Law and more.

The goals of estate planning are usually quite simple. You want to reduce taxes and costs, and pass on as much as possible to your loved ones. However, in today's world, putting together the proper estate plan can be very complex and difficult. You want to ensure an orderly transfer of your assets, and avoid problems along the way. Let the Minnesota Estate Planning Attorneys at Vanderhyde & Associates help you. Simply complete a free consultation form online or call us at 612-767-2009. One of our Minnesota Estate Planning Lawyers will contact you to discuss your options and answer your questions free of charge.

We are dedicated to protecting your interests and providing professional and compassionate service. The Firm's founder, Blake Vanderhyde, has been recognized in Minnesota Law and Politics, Super Lawyers, Rising Stars and Who's Who. He is a member of the prestigious Amdahl Inns of Court.

We proudly provide assistance throughout the State of Minnesota, and offer free in-home visits. If you need Probate Assistance, please click on your City for more information:

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