I needed to put my brother's estate into a living trust quickly. He got very sick and we had found…read moreout that his will would have to go through probate, which costs more and takes longer. I found Metropolitan Law Group on line and they were so helpful and compassionate from the get go. Barbara Connelly communicated constantly with me and guided me through the whole process. She always checked in on how I was doing and always asked how my brother was doing. His health was declining rapidly and I had to fly back to DC. I contacted them on a Thursday and they squeezed me in for a Zoom call Monday morning with the owner, Lisa Haster. Lisa was very easy to talk to and very kind to my brother. She was very expeditious and got the information she needed and we were done within 15 minutes. Jodi Dybsetter, the paralegal, got all of the forms sent to me quickly and I was able to print them out at UPS. I was able to get a notary Tuesday morning to my brother's hospital room and we made everything official. I scanned it back to Jodi and they were able to get everything recorded by Wednesday. Even though business is concluded, Barbara still checks in. Outstanding customer service and compassionate people. I highly recommend Metropolitan Law Group and Barbara Connelly.

Lisa is phenomenal. She was thorough, moved at our pace and stayed on top of the details even where…read morewe failed to follow through. She was very accommodating and while she is not a marriage counselor (nor should she be) she did give us space to make decisions as a couple and as individuals. She also provided some great examples of what other clients have done to help us formulate our own plan - that's what you get when you work with someone who has experience! I would and have recommended her to friends and family.

Something popped up on my Facebook, that made me very grateful that Jeff Scott and his partner…read moreAmanda Hespen came into our lives, or deaths. Planning ahead for your final arrangements is a final act of love for your family and friends. Unfortunately, a guy was in a situation where that didn't happen, and he's passing the hat just so he can cremate his father. Instead of mourning, he's fundraising. I love working with this firm. You wouldn't believe the process after a death when everything is arranged. Things tend to get held up. Imagine the nightmare when it isn't. After you're gone it's not your problem anymore, but it will be someone's. They are very accessible, no runarounds.This is where I discovered the Crystal Canyon Water that I love so much. So the might be good for my health as well. This process can be done on Legal Zoom according to the ads. If you can afford an estate attorney, this makes more sense, and is more hands on. They make all the necessary calls, and there are plenty of them.

I had an estate planning need to attend to from afar, as I moved out of state years ago. Jeff…read moreresponded immediately to my online inquiry. We had a phone conversation and he personally took care of all of the paperwork within a few days. Jeff made the whole process extremely simple and easy to complete and he went above and beyond what I was expecting from any lawyer I was going to hire over the phone. I highly recommend Jeff and I will certainly be calling him again if I have any other estate planning needs in Minnesota.

I used this wonderful law firm at the recommendation of my investor. Initially, I had them write a…read morewill and medical directive. Recently, I decided my documents needed to be updated so I returned to them. I updated to a trust and updated everything else. They were fantastic to work with and attentive to my individual needs. I highly recommend them!!!

From the owner: Stier Law Offices, P.A. has been serving the South Metro area for over 40 years. We are committed…read moreto serving the best interests of our clients with the highest level of professional ethics and maximum degree of integrity and competence. Call today to set up an appointment to discuss your personal needs.

Excellent team to work with through out the whole process of our estate planning! Attention to…read moredetails, professional, hard working and thoughtful. Would highly recommend.

After years of putting off putting a Trust together, we finally decided to get it done. Matt and…read morehis team were very personable and felt very comfortable working with everyone!

We used Stone Arch Law office to help us with our Estate Planning. Worked with Tony and I couldn't…read morerecommend the firm and him personally enough. He provided a wealth of information and throughout the process, we didn't feel rushed or shorted. He listened, answered questions, highlighted pitfalls for us etc. The value of his counsel is worth far more than the fee we paid. Unlike other law firms we had called, Stone Arch team took the time to have a paralegal reach out and spend a full 30-minutes on basics and what to expect from the process before we even committed to engaging their services. Don't hesitate, they are as great as we say they are. CIAO

I had a revocable trust that had been created many years ago in another state, and when I realized…read moreit was well past time to initiate some modifications, I did a little research and decided to contacted Stone Arch Law Office in Minneapolis to inquire about its services. I called the office, indicated my needs, and stated that I would like to work with Attorney Rory Morse, if possible. Shortly thereafter, I was contacted by Client Services Director Meg DeFrance. Meg is charming, and she is an absolute delight to work with. She and I spent a lot of time on the phone, asking and answering questions; and she familiarized me with the way in which Stone Arch handles estate planning. Meg was extremely helpful, and I went to my initial meeting with Rory feeling very well-prepared. The Stone Arch website states: "It is Meg's mission to make sure every client has an exceptional experience!" Meg, without a doubt, does that - and then some! Upon meeting with Rory, I knew almost immediately that I had selected the right attorney! Rory is perceptive, approachable, down to earth, and knowledgeable; and he effectively combines those qualities with a strong sense of professionalism. Rory is thorough to a fault, and he is clearly an expert in his field. I feel very fortunate to have been able to work with him. A review of Stone Arch would not be complete without giving a "hats off" to Legal Assistant Kat Gehrke, who works in the front office. Kat answered the phone the second time I called, and I immediately felt like I was talking to an old friend. Kat is warm, upbeat, and accommodating, and I believe she is in a perfect position to make new or prospective clients feel very much at home as she welcomes them to the office. I can't imagine working with an estate planning firm other than Stone Arch Law Office. The office really is the complete package, and if you're thinking about creating a will or a trust, about making sure your future heirs and assets are protected, and/or about delving into any other areas of estate planning, I strongly recommend you contact Stone Arch before going any further. I am absolutely sure you'll be glad that you did!

I was looking for a lawyer for my case. He reviewed it and said it wasn't his area. Although I…read moredidn't benefit him, a TOP LAWYER paid attention to me, listened to me and referred me to a trusted colleague. I've seen other less knowledgeable lawyers full of arrogance, Aaron makes you feel comfortable, and listened to, no matter if you're going to hire him or not. I've looked on the internet at people talking about him, and I confirm, it's true. As a Christian, he is honoring God's name.

I'm a Business Owner and was dealing with some employee issues. Thankfully I was referred to Aaron…read moreand was able to get his help. Having dealt with Attorneys before, I was very grateful for the quick turnaround from Aaron. Aaron answered all my questions efficiently and succinctly and helped me to figure out the best solution to my problem. He gave me the legal perspective as well as helped discuss business strategy. I was very grateful for this as I think this was exactly the kind of help I needed. Aaron is someone I would highly recommend for anyone seeking legal counsel as well as strategic business advice.

Rebecca was referred to me via a colleague who had previously hired her for a real estate matter…read more Not only was she approachable, but more importantly she was knowledgeable, assertive, and honest. Her communication was excellent and frequent during a complex, divorce-related real estate matter, despite having a client - me- entirely unfamiliar with real estate ownership and family law. Facing a real estate legal action involves daunting personal and financial risk. If you are in need of legal counsel relating to real estate, I highly recommend Rebecca Heltzer. She will be an invaluable resource to guide and advocate for you while navigating the complexities and risks related to real estate law.

From the owner: Heltzer Law Office, LLC provides legal services in the areas of civil litigation, real estate…read moretransactions, boundary line disputes, business creation, administrative law, collections and collection defense.

I have worked with Sandahl & Associates for two different real estate issues and was very happy…read morewith my experience. I worked with them as a buyer for a Purchase Agreement when dealing with a seller who wasn't using a real estate agent, and then later for the withdrawal of my offer when encountering problems with the seller. I went back to them for a title issue on another property. Their legal work was excellent, they were very responsive and straightforward in their approach with me. I've recommended them to a couple of other friends. I won't hesitate to hire them again should the need arise.

From the owner: At Sandahl & Associates, we provide a client-focused approach to helping our clients understand a…read morewide variety of legal matters. Our experienced legal team strives to provide you with thoughtful insights and open communication on all your legal matters. We believe that communication is the key to collaboration, and we take the time to understand your situation and keep an open-mind to your needs and requests. We strive to educate our clients on the law and to provide them with the best possible advice and service that suits each individual. We cater our legal services to you and your unique situation in a variety of practice areas. We believe that communication is the key to collaboration and helping you resolve all of your legal issues. If you are interested in learning more about our services call us to learn about our areas of practice below.

Kimberly Hanlon Law is a top notch Minneapolis based law firm specializing in estate planning and…read moretrusts. Kimberly and her staff were exceedingly friendly,knowledgeable and professional!!! They helped my family and I learn about the different types of estate planning and how they are legally administered here in Minnesota. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of these types of legal services.

From the owner: Twin cities based law firm practicing in the areas of business law, estate planning, probate…read moreadministration, and real estate.

This review is a warning for individuals who happen to have dealings with unethical attorneys in my…read morehumble opinion even though they belong to big law firms like Fredrickson & Byron. DO NOT LET THEM BULLY YOU! I happen to have sold my home of 19 years to Mr Steven Tight in St. Louis Park who was trying to bully me to swindle $50,000 from me by forming a nexus with "professionals" Brian from Barnwood Group and Mr. Mr. Mark Vyvyan from Fredrickson & Byron PA with the scare of an expensive legal case which I could ill-afford and/or using their positions in bad ways. He bullied me and I do believe he either bullied the city of SLP or used his attorney status and his so called knowledge of the laws of SLP against me (suggesting felony and misdemeanor occurrences ) and since I was not in the country they went along with him - as the director of inspections and the city attorney went to do his bidding or dirty work in the early parts of this saga. He sent this to me to bully me in my opinion. "If the Mehtas have a competent attorney involved, we welcome the opportunity to work with him or her and hope that their involvement provides an opportunity to impart some much needed order and perspective to this transaction. Please provide us with the name and phone number of that firm and attorney, and either Steve Tight will reach out directly or have his attorneys contact Mehtas' lawyer. Tights are represented by Fredrikson and Byron, PA - where Steve was a partner for over 10 years prior to joining Optum's General Counsel's office. Their real estate group is one of the best in town." He also sent this: "Tights' experts and contractors best estimates of the cost to resolve all the items on that list are in excess of $30,000 (one estimate was closer to $50,000) and those same experts have suggested that it will take a minimum of 6 weeks to arrange for and complete the work before SLP could come back in and do their re-inspections, etc. " He also sent this: "Failing to do so and trying to close without one is a further / continued violation of the SLP city code, it's a crime and it would subject Mehtas to a range of sanctions or penalties from the city of SLP, including a citation or citations, the filing of an enforcement action by the SLP city attorney, and/or the filing of a petition for a temporary restraining order or an injunction to prevent the closing from occurring. The Tights have lived in SLP for the last 14 years, they will be SLP residents going forward once they complete the purchase and they have a good, close working relationship with SLP and intend to maintain those relationships and abide by the city of SLP code to the letter." ____________ Well, I was in India for over 6 months due to the fact that my mother in law and my father had died earlier the previous year and I needed to be in India. Mr Steven Tight in my absence along with their personal friend who owns The Barwood Group in SLP (who gave his professional estimate of 30,000 to 50,000) which was then sent to me via friend/past colleague Mr. Mark Vyvyan from Fredrickson Byron worked hard to get $30,000 or $50,000 out of me. Mr. Mark Vyvyan is a litigator, known for winning important cases for his clients in real estate - but in this case he represented Attorney Steven Tight for an underhand deal in my opinion. At one time I had to laugh when Mark came back and said at least give us the $7,500 that I offered as a settlement - but the game was over I figured the SLP laws out and called them out and I had to say you get zilch. However they failed miserably. I came back from India after have felt so harassed by them and fought back. "The ALMIGHTY professionals" in their field failed to bully me for the following reasons 1. Unfortunately for them I am an educated woman 2. I am an attorney, too 3. My father was one of the best attorneys of Mumbai and was elevated to the Bombay High Court. I have been around the best legal minds and they did not scare me. 4. I went to the city of St. Louis Park and looked at all the laws and got the job done for $1500 instead of giving then the $30,000 to $50,000 they were asking for . 5. The Tights said they lived in SLP for 14 years and I lived in SLP for 33 years and I reminded the city about it Kavita Mehta

From the owner: Fredrikson has called Minnesota home since it began serving clients in 1948. Located in downtown…read moreMinneapolis, Fredrikson & Byron is at the center of Minnesota’s vibrant business community. Our firm has grown along with the community, from three attorneys in a state with a population of just under 3 million people, to 350 attorneys in a state of nearly 5 million people today. Attorneys in our Minneapolis office practice across all of our service and industry areas including banking, corporate, employment, healthcare, intellectual property, international, litigation, real estate, securities, and tax. We serve a broad range of clients, including multinational corporations, public companies, privately-held businesses, entrepreneurs, government agencies, and family businesses. Our attorneys also work with individuals on estate planning, family law, and immigration matters.