Estate Planning lawyers in South Dakota

Firm: Legacy Law Firm, P.C.

7404 S Bitterroot Pl , Sioux Falls , South Dakota 57108 Zip code: 57108

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

I cannot imagine anything better than helping clients protect themselves and their families in case of disability or death, achieving their dreams of starting a business or turning its keys over to the next generation, or solidifying a lasting legacy. Proper planning not only provides financial benefits for clients, but also strengthens families and businesses for generations to come.. After graduating from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Sciences, I continued my education and graduated from the University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business with a Master of Business Administration. In 2007, I graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Law. While I was in law school I was a member of the South Dakota Law Review, serving as the Managing Editor from 2006 to 2007. Following law school, I clerked for the South Dakota Second Judicial Circuit. Before founding Legacy Law Firm, P.C. I was a Partner at Cutler Law Firm, LLP.. I am a board-certified Estate Planning Law Specialist by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils as well as an Accredited Estate Planner®, which is awarded only to estate planning professionals who meet special requirements of education, experience, knowledge, professional reputation, and character.. I am also the only board-Certified Elder Law Attorney certified by the National Elder Law Foundation in South Dakota; I am accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs; and I am a member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. I have gone through the educational process of the certified value growth advisors and certified exit planner advisors for family or privately held businesses, and along with my Juris Doctor, I also have a Master in Business Administration and am a member of the State Bar of South Dakota’s Business Law Committee. I was the State Bar of South Dakota Young Lawyer of the Year, Super Lawyers® Great Plains Rising Star and Great Plains Super Lawyer, and Martindale-Hubbell® BV Distinguished.. My husband, Chad, and I have been blessed with four children who keep us on our toes. In our spare time, we go back “home” to Parkston, South Dakota, and enjoy helping with the family cattle business and being outdoors.

Firm: Christopherson Anderson Paulson Fideler

509 S Dakota Ave , Sioux Falls , South Dakota 57104 Zip code: 57104

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Thesenvitz & Mickelson, LLP

300 N. Dakota , Sioux Falls , South Dakota 57104 Zip code: 57104

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

My name is Doug Thesenvitz.  Practicing law has been privilege and blessing since 1988.  I have been a prosecutor, defense lawyer; practiced family law and other litigation until about 4 or five years ago.  You have probably heard all the lawyer jokes about evil and greedy lawyers.  The problem with those jokes is that most of them are true to some degree or another.  I used to do a lot of divorces where my clients would just as soon litigate for the sake of litigation and making the other side pay.  Sometimes in family law cases (a lot of litigation is like this) it would be the other lawyer making things worse than necessary.  Sometimes litigation involves serving motions late on a Friday to ruin the other attorney’s weekend.  I had to quit living the life of a litigator; there was too much animosity, disharmony and discord.. There had to be a more peaceful and enjoyable way to practice law.  The privilege of helping families prepare wills and trusts, counseling them on vitally important issues in their most personal lives is the highest best honor and blessing I have found.  I am thankful every day that I get to help people with these decisions.  Practicing law to help protect children, loved ones, values and assets is not work but honor.  The honor of helping people with their estate plans is why I focus my practice in the field of estate planning.

Firm: Beardsley, Jensen & Lee

4200 Beach Drive , Rapid City , South Dakota 57702 Zip code: 57702

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Elliot grew up on a ranch near Rapid City, South Dakota. While competing in collegiate athletics at Augustana College, he obtained a B.A. in Biochemistry in 2011. For the next three years, Elliot worked in the chemical industry where he designed and manufactured cleaning chemicals for food processing facilities. Elliot went on to graduate with Sterling Honors from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2017. While in law school, he was vice-president of the USD Trial Team, a member of the Moot Court Board, and on the Transactional Law Team. After graduation, Elliot served as a law clerk for the South Dakota Supreme Court. Elliot joined Beardsley Jensen & Lee in 2018, and he focuses his practice on estate planning, estate administration, agricultural law, and general civil litigation.. Now back in his hometown, Elliot enjoys spending time with his wife, Bethany, their son, Newt, and working outdoors on the family ranch.

1718 N. Sanborn Blvd , Mitchell , South Dakota 57301 Zip code: 57301

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

JACOB W. TIEDE was raised on a farm near Parkston, South Dakota. He received his undergraduate degree from South Dakota State University and earned his law degree from the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jake’s practice focuses on business acquisitions, planning and organization, real estate, agriculture and environmental issues, as well as farm succession and estate planning.

Firm: Legacy Law Firm, P.C.

7404 S Bitterroot Pl , Sioux Falls , South Dakota 57108 Zip code: 57108

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

My passion is estate and business planning. I enjoy educating clients about the estate planning process and get satisfaction from seeing a plan implemented and working as intended. I strive to help families leave a legacy that will provide for their loved ones and give them peace of mind.. I work with individuals and business owners to help coordinate their estate and succession plans. I grew up on a farm in central South Dakota and enjoy working with farmers and ranchers in developing long-term succession plans for their families. Planning for the successful transition of a business is a challenging process, and I enjoy helping clients sort through the intricacies of the succession plan process.. South Dakota is one of the best states in the nation for dynasty trusts, asset protection trusts, and trust administration and I have worked with attorneys from across the nation on moving trusts to South Dakota to transfer wealth and minimize taxes.. Estate planning can be a difficult practice area but can also be very rewarding. This is one area of law that truly affects everyone, and I am honored to assist my clients with their estate planning journey.

Firm: Bachand & Hruska, P.C.

206 W Missouri Avenue , Pierre , South Dakota 57501 Zip code: 57501

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Harris Law & Co.

5019 S Bur Oak Pl. , Sioux Falls , South Dakota 57108 Zip code: 57108

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Lindsay M. Harris is the succession planner for your life and business. Lindsay is the managing attorney and CEO of Harris Law & Co. Lindsay protects what is most important to you by using forward-thinking and creative solutions derived from exceptional expertise. She is a big believer that culture drives quality and the values-based law firm she has established instills that culture into every plan put into place.. Lindsay’s insight and experience allow her to uniquely address her clients’ goals and concerns. Family is everything to Lindsay. She finds joy and fulfillment in working to help protect what is most important to people - their family and their business. Whether it is creating wills, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, charitable trusts, or advanced business plans such as family limited partnerships, limited liability companies, or corporations, Lindsay’s passion is to ensure that every family and business is protected when life-changing events occur.. From representing large companies to small family farms, Lindsay has seen first hand the legal challenges businesses face and is prepared and equipped to help you every step of the way. She strives to become a trusted resource for all of the businesses she represents to ensure that every transaction helps promote the overall health of the business. Whether it is setting up a new business, selling a business, or daily business tasks, corporate work requires a common-sense perspective led by a focused attorney. Lindsay wants to work on your business so you can work in your business.. Outside of the office, Lindsay can be found on the tee box, ski hill, or in front of her art easel. She enjoys spending Saturday mornings having coffee with her grandparents and playing with her nieces and nephews. As community involvement is important to Lindsay, you may also find her volunteering for various organizations in the Harrisburg and Sioux Falls communities. Currently, she sits as the president of the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and Fund Development Committee for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sioux Falls. Although the best use of her talents may be her mind, Habitat lets her swing a hammer every now and again.. Practice Areas. Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills, Irrevocable Trusts, Charitable Planning, Financial Planning, Taxable Planning, Asset Protection, Special Needs Planning, Asset Protection Planning, Physician Planning, Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts, Guardianships, Conservatorships, Probate, Trust Administration, Business and Corporate Law, Transactional Law, Entity Selection, Business Dissolutions, Business Succession Planning, and Corporate Matters.. Associations. Lindsay is licensed in South Dakota. She is a member of the South Dakota Bar Association, American Bar Association, Second Circuit Bar Association, Wealth Counsel, South Dakota Young Lawyer’s Association, Sioux Falls Estate Planning Council, Young Professionals Network and, Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce.. Education. Lindsay graduated summa cum laude with her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Spanish from the University of South Dakota and graduated with High Honors from the University of South Dakota School of Law. While in law school, Lindsay was an active member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Board and took 2nd place at the American Bar Association’s Mediation Competition in Texas. Lindsay was also an active member of the Trial Team, Women in Law, and the Innocence Project. Lindsay maintains over 60 hours of continuing education every year in her field.

1109 Honeysuckle Dr , Harrisburg , South Dakota 57032 Zip code: 57032

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

I am a South Dakota Bar Licensed Attorney practicing in the Sioux Falls area. My main area of focus is estate planning including trusts, wills, power of attorney documents, advanced directives, and more. I can also assist clients in estate administration and other areas of transactional law. I pride myself on building trusting relationships with my clients through communication and a genuine interest in the issues they may face. Please feel free to schedule a consultation. I would be happy to work with you to ensure your estate plan serves your needs and preserves your legacy!

Firm: Legacy Law Firm, P.C.

7404 S. Bitterroot Place , Sioux Falls , South Dakota 57108 Zip code: 57108

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

My practice at Legacy Law Firm focuses exclusively on estate and business planning. I am dedicated to helping my clients protect their loved ones, preserve their assets, and leave behind a lasting legacy. I have worked with hundreds of individuals, families, and businesses to plan for their futures. Whether I am preparing a client’s Last Will and Testament, helping a family create or administer a trust, or guiding a business owner through a corporate merger, I like to bring a common-sense approach to even the most sophisticated legal issues. At Legacy Law Firm, P.C., I enjoy being able to concentrate on the specific practice areas that I love, surrounded by a team that is devoted to providing first-rate legal representation and great client service. When I am not in the office, I spend most of my time with my wife, Heather, trying to keep up with our daughter, Joanna.. Areas of Practice. Bar Admissions. Education. Community Service. Memberships

Firm: Krystosek Law

224 N. Phillips Ave., Suite 200 , Sioux Falls , South Dakota 57104 Zip code: 57104

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Sam Krystosek is a native of the small central Minnesota town of Royalton (pop. 1,242). He learned the value of hard work growing up, working at the family farm and his father's construction subcontracting business. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in communication from Saint John’s University (Minn.) in 2007. While at SJU, Sam competed as a member of the track and field team, and lived abroad for a semester in Galway, Ireland studying at University of Galway.. Sam continued his education at Xavier University in Cincinnati and earned a master’s degree in athletic administration in 2009. Upon graduating from Xavier, Sam followed in the footsteps of many of his family members and served in the U.S. Army as an Infantry Officer for three years, primarily at Fort Benning, Georgia, where he worked as a company executive officer for the U.S. Army Airborne School and the 1-19 Infantry Battalion.. After leaving the military, Sam attended law school at the University of South Dakota. Upon graduation, Sam served as a law clerk for the judges of South Dakota’s Third Judicial Circuit, and has been in private practice since 2017.. Sam resides in Sioux Falls with his wife, Katie, and their three daughters.

101 S. Reid St. , Sioux Falls , South Dakota 57103 Zip code: 57103

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Jordan assists clients in all aspects of tax and estate planning, by developing estate and business succession plans that minimize estate tax liability, and drafting trusts, wills, and business succession documents to implement such plans. Additionally, he also represents individuals in trust administration, probate, and guardianship and conservatorship matters.. Families of wealth from across the country seek Jordan’s help to take advantage of South Dakota's favorable trust environment. He counsels clients regarding estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax, and drafts South Dakota-sitused trusts, including asset protection trusts, intentionally defective grantor trusts, and beneficiary defective trusts. He also helps clients amend, reform, and decant existing trusts.

Firm: DeMersseman Jensen Christianson Stanton & Huffman, LLP

516 Fifth St South  577012703 , Rapid City , South Dakota 57701 Zip code: 57701

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

322 Walnut St , Yankton , South Dakota 57078 Zip code: 57078

Practice Areas: Estate Planning