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Stephen L. Nelson & Associates
Minnesota Attorneys

No one wants to think about what will happen to their property when they die, but it is necessary. At Stephen L. Nelson & Associates, our primary focus is probate and estate planning. We’ve written simple wills for people whose estate was less than $50,000. We’ve also written more complex plans for clients with estates worth millions. Contact us today for a consultation.

For more than 75 years, Stephen L. Nelson and his father have helped clients with the following:

• Wills
• Trusts
• Powers of Attorney
• Health Care Directives (Living Wills)
• Lifetime Gifts
• Conservatorships and Guardianships
• Probate
• Death Taxes
• Real Estate Transactions

A lot of places these days offer inexpensive wills. You could even write one without our help. We do not believe that this is a good idea. There is a lot more to estate planning than writing a simple will and leaving your money to your heirs. What if one or more of your heirs dies before you do? If you are disabled, who will make decisions for you, and how will you pay for your care? What are the advantages of a will versus a trust?

In order to answer these and many other questions, you need experienced legal help. Stephen L. Nelson has 35 years of experience in estate planning. He doesn’t just ask about who gets your assets. He will talk to you about your goals. He will want to know about your family and your family’s history. He will advise you and/or works with your accountant to help determine the tax consequences of your decisions. He will find the simplest, most cost-effective way to plan your estate according to your wishes.

Stephen L. Nelson also uses his eye for detail in his work with small to medium sized businesses. He can help you determine the appropriate entity to limit liability; and draft agreements and contracts to most effectively reach your business goals. One of Mr. Nelson’s first clients was a construction contractor that has become one of the largest home builder in the Twin Cities. As the contractor’s business grew, he has continued to retain the law firm of Stephen L. Nelson & Associates for his contract needs and has referred many of his colleagues as well. Mr. Nelson has drafted

• Purchase Agreements
• Subcontractor Agreements
• Mechanics Liens
• Development Agreements
• CIC - Common Interest Communities (Townhomes, Co-ops, Condos)
• Construction Agreements

He’s also negotiated these contracts on his clients’ behalf. If you need a sharp, detail-oriented lawyer to draft your next agreement, call Stephen L. Nelson & Associates.

Contact Stephen L. Nelson & Associates today.

We serve clients throughout Ramsey, Washington, Dakota,
Anoka, Hennepin, Scott, and Carver Counties

Stephen L. Nelson & Associates
665 North Snelling Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Phone: 651-646-5000
Fax: 651-642-2619

Stephen L. Nelson serves clients in the Twin Cities metro area including St. Paul, Minneapolis, Roseville, Arden Hills, New Brighton, Shoreview, Little Canada, Maplewood, North Oaks, White Bear Lake, Woodbury, Oakdale, St. Anthony, Maplewood, North St. Paul, Woodbury, West St. Paul, South St. Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Eagan, Mendota Heights and surrounding communities.