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Why do I offer free email consultations on any legal issue? After practicing for more than 30 years I have seen many situations where a problem was made much worse because the people involved did not consult an attorney at the beginning.  Many people do not consult attorneys because they do not know how much it will cost and believe that it will be very expensive, much more than they can afford.  Other people are busy with work and family and cannot find time between 8 and 5 on a weekday to drive to an attorneys office for an appointment.  My new website, combines modern technology with my 30+ years of experience to solve these problems.  I have listed the cost of many services on the website.  You will know exactly how much the fee will be before you hire me.  Also allows you to start the process from home on your computer at a time convenient for you.  I offer web-video conference, telephone confernces and in-person meetings at my office at convenient times after the normal work day.  I do these things because I believe that everyone should access to an attorney.

Whitney counsels clients in the areas of estate planning, oil and gas, probate, trust administration. She works with clients in various stages of life – young professionals, families with young children, business owners, and farmers planning for succession. Whitney received her undergraduate degree cum laude from the University of North Dakota. She graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law with awards for scholastic excellence.. A native of Fargo, North Dakota, Whitney and her family have made their home in West Fargo, North Dakota.

Toni is the owner and founder of Sandin Law and is licensed to practice law in both North Dakota and Minnesota. She graduated with distinction in 2005 from the University of North Dakota School of Law and is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), having received her CPA designation in 2002. Toni received her undergraduate degree from the University of Saint Thomas where she majored in Accounting. With her unique blend of legal, tax and accounting knowledge, Toni provides a strategic advantage for her clients because of her ability to intricately understand multiple facets of estate and gift tax planning. Having grown up in an entrepreneurial family, Toni understands all aspects of being involved in a family business and the challenges that can come with it. Toni specializes in estate planning matters, including business succession planning, charitable planning, special needs planning, and estate and gift tax planning, probate and trust administration, and real estate.While attending law school at UND, Toni was a member of the North Dakota Law Review, an Extern with the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota, and worked as a law clerk in the Grand Forks State's Attorney's Office. She spent five years as an Associate Attorney with Dorsey & Whitney in Fargo, North Dakota in their corporate and estate planning practice groups prior to opening Sandin Law in September of 2009, and from 2015-2018, she joined Gray Plant Mooty managing the Fargo's Trust, Estate and Charitable Planning group. Toni remains highly connected to both the legal and accounting industries through numerous areas of involvement, including being a member of Wealth Counsel, a member of Red River Valley Estate Planning Council, a member of the State Bar Association of North Dakota, a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, a member of the American Institutes of Certified Public Accountants, and a member of the North Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants.Toni has been invited to speak at a number of events in the region on topics such as business succession planning, real estate, charitable giving, advanced estate planning techniques, as well as special needs planning. In 2011, Toni was featured in the Bismarck Tribune's Business Watch Magazine as a recipient of the "40 under 40" Award, which is published across the State of North Dakota, and in 2014, Toni was selected by Prairie Business Magazine as one of the "Top 25 Women in Business".Toni is a native of Fargo, North Dakota and loves working in, living in, and giving back to her local community. Toni currently serves as a board member for the Red River Valley Estate Planning Council, the Sanford Foundation, and the Village Family Services Foundation. She also serves on the finance council to her parish, Sts. Anne & Joachim Catholic Church. In the past, Toni has served on the board of directors for the North Dakota Autism Center, co-chaired the Signature Chef event for the March of Dimes, and supports many different charities in her community, including the Jeremiah Program, the United Way, Habitat for Humanity, and Churches United for the Homeless.When she is not serving her clients and her community, Toni enjoys yoga, water skiing, playing tennis, traveling, and spending time at the lake. Most of all she enjoys spending time with her husband, four children and their miniature poodle.

Susan's practice areas include elder law, estate planning, probate, probate litigation, guardianships, and trust law including special needs trusts for the disabled.. Susan is the only Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) in North Dakota and Northern Minnesota.. Susan is a Fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, and is a former State Chair for North Dakota.. In addition to practicing law, Susan continues to hold licensure as a Registered Nurse in North Dakota.. Susan is also a certified mediator specializing in contested probate and guardianship matters, having received her training at Northwestern University in Chicago.. Susan received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, and her Associate's Degree in Nursing from North Dakota State University. Susan graduated with distinction from the University of North Dakota School Of Law.. Susan gives frequent presentations on all areas of elder law and has written numerous articles on elder law topics for newspapers, magazines and newsletters. Susan was selected as a Great Plains Super Lawyer for exhibiting excellence in her areas of practice. Susan was also named a Minnesota Law and Politics Rising Star.. Susan is licensed to practice law in Minnesota and North Dakota, and is a member of the Probate & Trust Law Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association, North Dakota State Bar Association and is also a member of the Red River Valley Estate Planning Council.. Susan is the Chair of the Elder Law Section of the State Bar Association of North Dakota.

Michael Carlson serves as Assistant General Counsel to Sterling Management, LLC, advisor to two of the largest real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the Upper Midwest.

Bennett is an associate in the Fargo office, practicing primarily in the area of general civil litigation.. Bennett graduated magna cum laude from North Dakota State University in 2017, majoring in finance and minoring in accounting. He went on to graduate magna cum laude from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 2022. While in law school, Bennett served as the Editor-in-Chief of the North Dakota Law Review and was involved as a Teaching Assistant for Lawyering Skills classes. He was a member of Phi-Delta-Phi legal honor society and was elected to the Order of the Coif.. A native of northwest North Dakota, Bennett grew up attending Divide County High School. He married his wife, Alexa in 2016. Bennett and Alexa have since been blessed with three children, Oliver, Jonathan, and Indy. They reside in Fargo. In his spare time, he enjoys watching the Bison, Twins, and Vikings, running, reading, and chasing his kids around.

Attorney Jacob L. Geiermann has over six years of estate planning and trust and estate administration experience. Jacob was born and raised in Bismarck, and obtained his accounting and law degrees from the University of North Dakota.. Collaborating with our firm’s attorneys and staff, Jacob strives to understand each client’s unique needs. Jacob provides estate planning and tax planning services to individuals and business owners, with an emphasis on their family, community, and philanthropic goals. Jacob regularly represents personal representatives and trustees after the loss of a loved one, and helps to administer trusts and estates in the most efficient manner possible.. Jacob is active in the professional community, is a frequent speaker on trust and estate topics, and serves in leadership roles with national and regional nonprofits. Jacob has experience as a lobbyist, has drafted legislation, and advocates for improvements to trust and estate laws in North Dakota and Minnesota.. Jacob currently serves as a Fellow with the Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section of the American Bar Association, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Red River Valley Estate Planning Council. Jacob was also named a Super Lawyers Great Plains Rising Star in 2018 and 2019. Jacob is licensed to practice law in North Dakota, Minnesota, and before the United States Tax Court.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Fargo and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Fargo and surrounding areas.