Practice Areas

Estate Planning and Probate

Vest & Goltz attorneys are experienced in assisting individuals and families in creatively and effectively planning for the distribution of property between generations and to charitable organizations. We work hard to always employ the estate planning techniques best suited for the unique objectives of our clients. Our attorneys are equipped to offer services in the following areas:

• Simple Wills and Trusts
• Revocable Living Trusts
• Estate Taxation
• Health Care Directives
• Statutory and General Powers of Attorney
• Irrevocable Insurance Trusts
• Charitable Remainder and Lead Trusts

Our attorneys are also experienced in administering estates and trusts. While many clients are able to avoid probate with the planning tools we offer, we handle numerous probate matters each year and are well-acquainted with the probate courts in Minnesota. We provide representation in the areas of:

• Representation of Executors, Trustees and Beneficiaries
• Probate of Estates
• Guardianships and Conservatorships
• Representation of Claimants in Will Contests and Trust Disputes

Business and Corporate Law

We represent small and medium sized companies in a variety of business related matters. Our firm provides services such as:

• Selection of Business Entity
• Formation of Corporations, LLCs, and Partnerships
• Buy Sell Agreements
• Sale, Lease or Exchange of assets
• Noncompete, Confidentiality, Employment and other Contracts
• Advice in Employment Matters