Top Estate Lawyers Near Me in Eden Prairie Area

Jake Grassel is a real estate, estate and trust, and business law attorney. He focuses his practice on the representation of individuals and entrepreneurs, advising on real estate transactions, guiding families on protecting their legacy, and providing counsel to lower middle-market businesses, as well as providing representation when litigation arises.. Prior to founding Grassel Law, Jake worked at a mid-size law-firm in the west metro and in the legal department of a Fortune 500 company. Jake’s experience as a business owner and working in the business community allows him the ability to more fully understand the needs of each individual client. Recognizing that every business and individual has unique needs and goals, Jake works with his clients to carry-out their objectives through a personalized approach. As an entrepreneur, Jake cherishes the ability to help clients chart a course to achieve their dreams and help them navigate the many legal obstacles in their path.. Jake has successfully represented clients in both state and federal district court, the Minnesota Court of Appeals, the Minnesota Supreme Court, county commissions and city councils, and before the state legislature.. Jake and his family live in Waconia and in his spare time, he enjoys golfing, playing hockey, and spending time in the outdoors.. Areas of Practice:Real Estate, Zoning, and Land UseBusiness LawCommercial LitigationArbitration and MediationAppellate AdvocacyEstate PlanningProbate and Trust Administration. Bar Admissions:MinnesotaNorth DakotaU.S. District Court District of Minnesota

I'm an Estate Planning Attorney. I work for the law firm of Fafinski, Mark & Johnson (FMJ) located in Eden Prairie, MN. I meet with clients to design, draft, and execute estate planning documents (Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Directives). For many people, that means I take care of what matters most - their family.. I was admitted to the Minnesota State Bar in October 2017. I'm a graduate of the University of St. Thomas School of Law (2017) and the University of Minnesota (2014). Prior to college, I grew up and went to high school in Delano, Minnesota.. Outside of the law, I am a Delano Tiger hockey coach, a Minnesota Gopher and Minnesota Wild aficionado, a pond hockey enthusiast, a frequent visitor of local breweries and an amateur BWCA paddler.. If you are looking for an attorney that talks Minnesotan and walks you through the estate planning process in an understandable fashion, I hope I'm your guy!

Dedicated to providing clients with quality service, drawing on over three decades of experience in estate planning and related practice areas.. Ronald M. Otten practices in the areas of estate planning, probate, trust administration, business succession planning, charitable giving, medicaid planning and real estate. Since these practice areas have many sub-categories that cross over into other practice areas, he works closely with other firm attorneys to meet the legal needs of our clients.. Ron has a strong belief in client service. His experience, spanning more than three decades, ranges from the representation of individual clients in simple estate planning matters to the advising of family businesses with complex succession and tax issues. No matter the nature of the issue, Ron applies the same dedication, intelligence and good humor.. Ron can be reached at  or at. Education:Bachelor of Arts, Moorhead State University, Moorhead, MinnesotaJuris Doctorate, Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota. Bar Admission:Minnesota State Bar (1983)United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (1983)United States Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (1997)United States Supreme Court (1997). Professional Activities and Memberships:Minnesota State Bar Association, Trust and Estates SectionHennepin County Bar AssociationGuardianship/Conservatorship Attorney Panel. Fourth Judicial District.Completed Certified Alternative Dispute Resolution Training Minnesota State Bar (1997)Past member of American Arbitration Association (AAA)Past panel arbitrator with the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD)Completed coursework in advanced charitable giving at William Mitchell College of LawCompleted coursework toward an LL.M in International Taxation from Regent UniversityNational Planned Giving Alum (1986) Robert F. Sharpe & Company. Community Service Activities:Member of the Resource Development Committee of the Ridgeview Foundation, Waconia, MinnesotaMember of the Development Committee for Opportunity Partners, Minnetonka, MinnesotaMember of Rotary Club, Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Other Lifetime ExperienceAssistant Blue Earth County Attorney (1988-1990)Director of Development, Lakeview Foundation, Fairmont, Minnesota (1988-1990)Operated solo law practice (1990-1995)Six years as a Hennepin County paramedic.Four years military service in the U.S. Air Force as a medical corpsman. ReceivedOutstanding Service Commendation.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Eden Prairie and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Eden Prairie and surrounding areas.