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Unique needs demand extraordinary dedication. One size never fits all when it comes to wills, trusts and business succession plans. For that reason, we tailor our legal services for each individual to ensure the effective control, maintenance and disposition of their assets during life and after death.

On issues ranging from tax planning and asset preservation to business exit strategies, our estate planning attorneys in Minneapolis and Greater Minnesota develop customized plans that meet each client’s unique goals in order to guide through the implementation of plans.

Our clients trust us for

Charitable Lead Trusts

Charitable Remainder Trusts

Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs)

Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts

Qualified Personal Residence Trusts

Revocable Living Trusts

Supplemental Needs Trusts

Testamentary Trusts

Trust and Estate Administration

Probate

Charitable Lead Trusts.

May reduce beneficiaries’ taxes by having the trust contribute to charity for a specified period of time, with the trust assets returning to the trustor or heirs.

Charitable Remainder Trusts.

Designed to provide income – and, in many cases, tax savings – to the trustor and spouse, with the assets remaining after death passing to designated charities.

Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs).

After providing a donor with an annuity for a fixed time, assets pass to the beneficiaries (who must be family members).

Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts.

Enable life insurance policy holders to avoid estate taxes on policy benefits.

Qualified Personal Residence Trusts.

Used to transfer a grantor’s residence out of the grantor’s estate in a tax-advantageous manner.

Revocable living trusts.

Often used to avoid probate and plan for future mental incompetency and disability while an individual is alive.

Supplemental Needs Trusts.

Preferred vehicle to meet the needs of disabled children.

Testamentary Trusts.

Created to provide for minor children.

Trust and Estate Administration.

Representation of trust and estate beneficiaries and fiduciaries (i.e. Trustees and Personal Representatives).

Probate.

Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person’s estate is administered, ensuring that their assets are distributed according to their will or state law. Our attorneys are dedicated to guiding families through this often complex and emotionally challenging process, providing legal counsel and support during this time of transition and inheritance management.

YOUR TRUSTS & ESTATES ATTORNEYS

Samantha J. Graf

Practice Group Lead

Samantha J. Graf focuses her practice on estate planning, probate, and family law. She has extensive experience in divorce, custody, and contested probate matters, and has been recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers for her work. Samantha is admitted in Minnesota and Wisconsin and holds a J.D. from Hamline University School of Law.

Cole A. Hickman

Practice Group Lead

Cole focuses on estate planning, business succession, and closely held business law. He advises individuals, families, and business owners on asset planning, prepares wills and trusts, and develops tax-efficient strategies for wealth transfer. Cole also serves as outside general counsel to small and mid-size businesses, guiding clients through sales, acquisitions, and corporate matters. He represents clients in litigation and probate, and has successfully argued cases before the Minnesota Court of Appeals.

Nicholas D. Hulwi

Practice Group Lead

Nicholas Hulwi focuses on estate planning and estate and gift taxation, helping clients minimize tax exposure through tailored strategies and trust planning. He prepares estate documents and files federal and Minnesota tax returns. Nicholas is also a Certified Valuation Analyst® and a Certified Kingdom Advisor®, bringing both financial expertise and values-based guidance to his legal practice.

"Received personalized attention and H&J were able to understand our needs, help us identify our needs and provide excellent answers to our questions. Very happy with the results we received and impressed with the knowledge base, the personal service and the quick and thorough response we received for our needs. Thank you!"

"Recently, Hellmuth & Johnson Law Firm completed my Estate Plan. I was very pleased and quietly humbled with Hellmuth & Johnson's professionalism, diligence and overall skilled legal abilities to remove any and all of my concerns, worries, hesitancies..."

"Hellmuth & Johnson recently did a family trust for my family and it was done in an efficient and professional manner. I would not hesitate using H&J for any legal matter. I highly recommend!"

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Respected Twin Cities Area
Trusts & Estates Attorneys.

On Your Side.
At Your Side.

On Your Side.
At Your Side.

Get Started Now With A
Trusts & Estates Attorney