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Olivia grew up on her family’s acreage just outside Taylor, North Dakota. After graduating from Richardton-Taylor High School, Olivia attended South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota. In 2014, she obtained a bachelor’s degree magna cum laude in Business Economics with minors in Accounting and Communications. Olivia went on to receive her Juris Doctor magna cum laude from Creighton University School of Law in Omaha, NE in 2017.. Olivia’s primary practice areas include probate and estates, municipal law, business maintenance, and real estate transactions. She is currently licensed in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana.. In her spare time, Olivia enjoys hunting or fishing and spending time outdoors with her husband Ethan, their twin daughters, and their dog Shinobi.

Jenna McPherson joined Brudvik Law Office in 2016. During her time in law school, Jenna served an externship at the North Dakota Supreme Court and worked as a law clerk at Brudvik Law Office. She joined Brudvik Law Office as an attorney in May of 2018. Jenna focuses her practice on Probate, Estate Planning, Collections, and Criminal Defense.. Jenna grew up in Rogers, Minnesota and moved to North Dakota in 2010 to pursue a degree in criminal justice. In 2013, she graduated from North Dakota State University with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice with a minor in political science. Jenna continued her education at the University of North Dakota School of Law, earning her Juris Doctorate in 2017.. Jenna and her husband live on a farm in rural Cass County. In her spare time, Jenna enjoys being with family and friends and spending time at the lake.

I grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and graduated from Calvin College in 1996. I received my law degree from Wayne State University Law School in 1999. I am a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Grand Rapids Bar Association, the National Committee on Planned Giving, and the West Michigan Estate Planning Council. I am certified in the areas of probate and estate planning (Institute of Continuing Legal Education and the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan). I have a heart for those less fortunate which has led me to become a very active participant in the Legal Aid Program of Western Michigan where I am appointed as a pro bono attorney in cases. I am the chair of the finance committee at my church, possibly for life, and my wife and I are actively involved in the leadership at our church.. I have four children and love family events. I can be spotted riding my bike to work and running during lunch. I have run the Fifth Third Riverbank race (with a current streak of over 10 plus years under 2 hours), as well as a number of other community races.

Chris Shourds has spent his estate planning career helping people navigate tough seasons.. Losing a loved one is difficult, and dealing with the administrative and legal process of probate and trust administration is usually last on the list of things you want to do while grieving. Chris has dedicated his time and energy to relieving his clients from navigating the legal maze of post-death matters alone. Additionally, his experience in estate administration gives him a unique advantage when helping families make their own estate plan.. Chris understands the big picture when it comes to estate planning. No matter what season you're in, Chris will make sure your plan protects your current and future way of life.

I am a graduate of Albion College and Ave Maria School of Law, and a member of the State Bar of Michigan. I am dedicated to assisting my clients as they face the challenges of making difficult decisions in estate planning and caring for their elderly relatives and friends. I am committed to using my knowledge to represent those who are most vulnerable and in need of assistance.. I currently serve as a Washtenaw County Public Administrator.. I am a member the Washtenaw County Bar Association and the Washtenaw Estate Planning Council.